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Orthodontic Screening in Public Healthcare

Recruiting
Conditions
Malocclusion
Compliance, Patient
Registration Number
NCT06464003
Lead Sponsor
University of Helsinki
Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to examine orthodontic screening practises in public health care.

Detailed Description

The study aims to assess repeatability of malocclusion evaluation in orthodontic treatment need screening in a publicly funded clinic. The objective treatment need is compared with subjective need for orthodontic treatment.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
350
Inclusion Criteria
  • residence in the wellbeing services county catchment area
  • willingness to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria
  • Age under 6 years or over 16 years
  • insufficient language skills to be able to understand the questionnaire

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Treatment needBaseline

Orthodontic treatment need

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Subjective evaluationBaseline

A questionnaire enquiring subjective evaluation of the treatment need and impact of malocclusion on oral heath related quality of life

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

University of Helsinki

🇫🇮

Helsinki, Finland

Vantaa and Kerava wellbeing services county

🇫🇮

Vantaa, Finland

University of Helsinki
🇫🇮Helsinki, Finland
Heidi Arponen, DDS
Contact
heidi.arponen@helsinki.fi
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