Studies on the association between malocclusion and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) have reported conflicting results.To determine impact of orthodontic treatment symptoms TMD.At 12 years, 195 subjects fulfilled a questionnaire regarding TMD participated in an oral examination including preparation dental casts. The study was repeated at ages 15 32. occlusions were assessed by applying Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) Index. Associations changes PAR scores analysed with chi-square test. A...

Objective. To compare the psychosocial well-being of prospective orthognathic-surgical patients and controls. Materials methods. Sixty referred for assessment treatment need 29 controls participated. All participants filled in modified version Secord Jourard's Body Image Questionnaire, Orthognathic Quality Life Rosenberg Self-Esteem scale, Acceptance Action Questionnaire II a structured diary developed by authors. Patients also Symptom Checklist 90. assessed their dental appearance on visual...

Abstract Objective: To define a grade in the Aesthetic Component (AC) of Index Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) that would differentiate between esthetically acceptable and unacceptable occlusions also be both subjectively objectively meaningful. Materials Methods: Dental appearance self-perceived orthodontic treatment need were analyzed group Finnish young adults (171 males, 263 females, age range 16–25 years). Subjective data gathered using questionnaire, respondents requested to score...

The objective of this study is to analyze the association between self-reported symptoms temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) and severity malocclusion in prospective orthognathic-surgical patients.The subjects consisted 50 consecutive patients (13 males 37 females) referred two university clinics for assessment orthodontic-surgical treatment need. Data considering TMD were gathered using a semi-structured diary. At first appointment, all rated importance (on scale 1-10) assessed...

To analyse the prevalence and distribution of craniofacial microsomia (CFM) cases in Finland their most frequent comorbidities. The second aim was to patients' need for specialized healthcare services.Data were gathered from two complementary registers: Register Congenital Malformations Care Social Welfare Health (Hilmo) Finnish Institute (THL).The CFM patients 1:10 057. They evenly distributed across five university hospital districts. Their frequently used ICD-10 diagnosis codes F40-48...

At present, there are no generally accepted criteria that could easily be applied to the evaluation of occlusal acceptability in clinical examinations at population level. The present study analyses opinions Finnish orthodontists and general practitioners on characteristics required for acceptable occlusion full permanent dentition. A questionnaire was sent all 37 health centres where least one orthodontist employed, 31 regionally comparable without an orthodontist, 12 private orthodontists,...

Background/ObjectivesOrthognathic treatment is routine practice to rehabilitate severe malocclusions and dentofacial deformities. Because orthognathic elective, patient's involvement in deciding whether proceed with vital. Interaction communication between patient treating team plays a key role achieving post-treatment satisfaction. To achieve satisfaction, an 'information clinic' for prospective patients was established at Oral Maxillofacial Unit, Tampere University Hospital, Finland....

Objective: To compare the prevalence of malocclusions in primary and early mixed dentition very preterm full-term children.Material methods: Study subjects consisted 205 (90 girls 115 boys), age- gender-matched children. Data were collected from register Turku University Hospital (children born before 37th week pregnancy with a birth weight less than 1500 g, all infants 32nd pregnancy) public health centre dental registers.Results: In dentition, case children had higher odds crowding (OR =...

The aim of this study was to compare orthodontic practices in eight Finnish municipal health centres selected on the basis an earlier survey represent early and late timing treatment. were grouped according mean age starting treatment; versus later than 9 years age. A random sample 16 18 year olds (n = 2325) living these municipalities invited for a clinical examination, 1109 adolescents participated. participants reported their previous or ongoing treatment by means questionnaire. Data...

Although inhalation or ingestion of orthodontic appliances can lead to serious medical problems, the real incidence these complications is anecdotal. This study had two aims: (1) define frequency accidental inhalation/ingestion objects in Finland and (2) analyze their further management.An electronic, semi-structured questionnaire was sent all members Orthodontic Section Apollonia, Finnish Dental Society (n=251) Federation Hygienists (n=437). After one reminder, 55.8% dentists 34.8% dental...

Abstract – Objectives: The aim of this study was to outline the definitions a morphologically acceptable occlusion in young adults that could be applied assess outcome and effectiveness orthodontic treatment. opinions Finnish orthodontists general practitioners were investigated for purpose. Methods: A semi‐structured questionnaire sent all health centres where at least one orthodontist employed ( n =37), without any =31), private working as consultants =12) university dental clinics =13)....

to evaluate whether severity of skeletal facial profile deviation assessed by professionals associates with quality life and psychosocial factors in patients dentofacial deformities prospective orthognathic treatment.The study consisted 55 admitted treatment. Skeletal was from lateral head films using cephalometric analysis. The following angles were used assess the sagittal position upper lower jaw profile: Sella-Nasion-A-point-angle, Sella-Nasion-B-point-angle, A-point-Nasion-B-point-angle...

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the distribution occlusal traits and orthodontic treatment need complexity in Estonian 7‐ 10‐year‐old children. This data provides solid information for planning care. Data 392 children (198 girls 194 boys, mean age 9.0 years, range 7.1–10.4 years) analysed cross‐sectional study. Assessed included first molar canine sagittal relationship, overjet, overbite, crowding, midline diastema, crossbite, scissor bite. Orthodontic were assessed using...

This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of occlusal traits and assess parents'/caregivers' satisfaction with child's dental appearance perception orthodontic treatment need in 4-5-year-old Estonians. Clinical records plaster casts 390 children (190 girls 200 boys, mean age 4.7 years, range 4 - 5 years) were analyzed. Assessed included deciduous canine second molar sagittal relationship, overjet, overbite, crowding, midline diastema, crossbite, scissor bite. Parents'/caregivers' opinions...

Objective: To analyse oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) several years after orthognathic treatment in patients who had Class II malocclusion with retrognathic mandible.Material and methods: The initial study cohort comprised 151 2007-2011. Of them, 77 (Group 1, mean age 41 years, range 19-71 71% women) were clinically examined 6 (range 4-8 years) bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO). Group 2 included 24 former (mean 48 25-79 50% willing to participate a structured telephone...

The aim of this study was to assess the outcome orthodontic care in one municipal health center.The material consisted age-cohort 15-16 year-old adolescents (n = 67). Of them, 97% participated a clinical examination. final group included 61 (91% whole age cohort). occlusions were evaluated applying Occlusal Morphology and Function Index (OMFI), Dental Health Component (DHC) Aesthetic (AC) Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN). Moreover, all filled semi-structured questionnaire enquiring about...

The objectives of the study were to compare costs and outcome orthodontic treatment in eight municipal health centres Finland. A random sample age groups 16- 18-year-olds (n = 1109) living these municipalities was clinically examined by two calibrated orthodontists. acceptability morphology function occlusion assessed with Occlusal Morphology Function Index (OMFI). data concerning previous collected from patient records all subjects 608) who reported or ongoing could not recall if they had...

AbstractIn order to evaluate the outcome of orthodontic care, all available 16-year-old adolescents (n = 138) living within catchment area one Finnish health center were invited for a clinical examination. A total 126 participated, corresponding 79% whole age cohort. Of these, 47% had been treated orthodontically, 2% still wearing appliances, and 51% untreated. In 80% cases, non-extraction treatment was carried out. All occlusions evaluated using recently developed occlusal morphology...

The aim of this study was to investigate the relation between orthognathic patients' self-reported symptoms in head and neck region their quality life (QoL).Participants included were consecutive patients (n = 50) referred assessment treatment need voluntary first-year university students 29). All participants filled Orthognathic Quality Life Questionnaire (OQLQ) a structured diary created by authors. median values (OQOL) sum subscores, satisfaction with oral function number awakenings...

The aim of the present investigation was to analyze reproducibility in assessment six morphological and three functional characteristics included a new method evaluating occlusion young adults. These comprised coincidence midlines, overjet, overbite, canine relationship, crossbite, scissors bite, recurrent deviation on opening, guided lateral excursions, discrepancy between centric relation intercuspal position. study conducted stages: (1) five observers assessed occlusions volunteers, (2)...

AbstractThere is no general agreement on criteria that could be applied to distinguish between orthodontically acceptable and non-acceptable occlusions after the completion of dental development. The aim present study was analyse morphological functional features used as an index define occlusion in young adults. Three expert panels representing specialists orthodontics stomatognathic physiology participated a modified Delphi method. Each panel responded questionnaire concerning usefulness...