Evaluation of Effects of Clear Aligners vs Fixed Appliances on Oral Health Related Quality of Life During Orthodontic Treatment: A Prospective Study
Clear aligners are associated with a more favorable OHRQoL during orthodontic treatment compared to fixed appliances, particularly in reducing pain, psychological stress, and social challenges.
Authors
- B Kanagasabapathy
- Cilpa Varghese
- Vipin Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0910-233X)
- K Thrivikhraman
- RP Sagaya Mary Priya
- Varalakshmi Raja Kuppusamy
Institutions
- Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Dental Sciences & Hospital (IN)
- Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital (IN)
- Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Group of Institutions (IN)
- Sri Siddhartha Medical College (IN)
- JSS Dental College and Hospital (IN)
- Ragas Dental College & Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1397_25
- Primary Topic
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00