Perceptions of Dutch orthodontic patients and their parents on oral health-related quality of life

Objective: To test the hypotheses that 1) there is no difference between orthodontic patients' and their parents' reports of patients' oral health-related quality of life, and 2) there are no gender differences. Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of 182 orthodontic patients (age range, 8-15) and their parents. Respondents were required to complete the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP). Items were divided into five different subscales, and scores on all subscales were compared between and within groups. Also, scores on six additional items regarding treatment expectations and gl... Mehr ...