Orthodontic Screening in Public Healthcare

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

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This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Malocclusion Behavior Compliance, Patient Health Behavior Patient Acceptance of Health Care Patient Compliance Stomatognathic Diseases Tooth Diseases Treatment Adherence and Compliance

Age range

6 year–16 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Questionnaire

Other

Malocclusion impact questionnaire

Primary outcomes

Treatment need

Time frame: Baseline

Orthodontic treatment need

Secondary outcomes

Subjective evaluation

Time frame: Baseline

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

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Helsinki

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Orthodontic Screening and Treatment Need in Public Health Care

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Jun 18, 2024
Registry last updated: Jun 17, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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