Oral health-related quality-of-life among children in Swedish dental care: The impact from malocclusions or orthodontic treatment need.

Abstract

This cohort of children reported good self-perceived OHRQoL. Effects on OHRQoL from malocclusions or orthodontic treatment need were limited and inconsistent. Dental fear and headache were found to be more distinct impact factors on OHRQoL than were malocclusions or orthodontic treatment need.