Effects of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment on quality of life among orthodontic patients with craniofacial disorder compared to healthy controls
Patients with cleft lip and/or palate or with Robin sequence exhibited OHIP scores comparable to healthy individuals despite their underlying condition. Early guidance on dental care and tooth-friendly nutrition has the potential to improve OHRQoL. Additionally, providing supplemental psychological support during orthodontic treatment is advisable.
Authors
- Bernd Koos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9452-7708)
- María Inês Schmidt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3837-0731)
- Christina Weismann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1771-0650)
- Maite Aretxabaleta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9618-5016)
- Christian Friedrich Poets (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1072-0066)
- Josephine Effert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7298-9397)
- Matthias C. Schulz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7641-4814)
Institutions
- University Children's Hospital Tübingen (DE)
- University of Tübingen (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics / Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie
- Published
- 2025-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00056-024-00571-w
- Primary Topic
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
- Universitätsklinikum Tübingen