Orthodontic Treatment of Malocclusion and its Impact on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life.

Objectives: Malocclusion, though not life-threatening, has vast impact on individual's social interactions and self-esteem. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to assess whether orthodontic treatment of adolescents with malocclusion had any association with their oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).

Methods: The subjects for this study were recruited at a state-funded university clinic.