Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the malocclusion impact questionnaire for patients seeking orthodontic treatment.

Objectives: To assess the adaptability and validity of the Arabic version of the Malocclusion Impact Questionnaire (MIQ-AR) in patients seeking orthodontic treatment.

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted on a convenience sample of 77 Arabic speaking, healthy, 10-16-year-old children, selected based on their personal perception of "needing braces.".