To investigate the association between satisfaction with dental esthetics and quality of life, in relation to esthetic evaluations three panel groups.Fifty-two patients (36 women, 16 men; age 18-61 years) severe malocclusion were treated Oulu University Hospital. Of these, 38 14 underwent orthodontic/surgical treatment orthodontic treatment, respectively. A questionnaire photographs collected before after treatment. The 14-item Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) was used measure oral...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between occlusal characteristics and oral health-related quality life in adults who underwent orthodontic or orthodontic-surgical treatment. group consisted 51 adult patients (35 women, 16 men) with severe malocclusion considerable functional disorders. Thirty-six combined treatment, while 15 Data were collected before after Mean follow-up period 5.0 years (range 2.2-6.7 years). Occlusal measured from dental casts by using Peer...

The aim of this study was to examine the pathways between temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), occlusal characteristics, facial pain, and oral health-related quality life in patients with severe malocclusion. comprised 94 (34 men 60 women, mean age 38 years) adult who were referred for orthodontic or surgical-orthodontic treatment. All had Oral measured Health Impact Profile-14 scale (OHIP-14), intensity pain using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), TMD Helkimo's clinical dysfunction index (Di),...

This study aimed to translate and adapt the Malocclusion Impact Questionnaire (MIQ) into Finnish; estimate its psychometric properties when applied Finnish adolescents; effect of demographic characteristics on perceived impact malocclusion. The version MIQ (MIQ-Fi) was established through translation, back-translation, a pilot study. Psychometric were estimated using factorial validity (confirmatory factor analysis [CFA]), convergent (Average Variance Extracted [AVE]), reliability (αordinal...

Objective: To investigate the relationship between self-perceived orthodontic treatment need, satisfaction with dental esthetics and occlusion, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), occlusal deviations, history 17-year-olds. Material methods: Clinical examination standardized questionnaire were completed by 108 adolescents from two municipal clinics. OHRQoL was measured Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) malocclusion severity using Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) Index. Associations...

To examine the prevalence of sagittal relationships, asymmetries and midline shift, their associations with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 (NFBC1966).1845 subjects participated a clinical examination at age 46. Occlusal measurements were performed using 3D models. Symptoms TMD screened validated questions, signs diagnoses assessed modified protocol Diagnostic Criteria for (DC/TMD) questionnaires. Associations between variables occlusion evaluated...

The aim was to evaluate the relationships of changes in facial pain, temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and oral health-related quality-of-life (OHRQoL) adults who underwent orthodontic or orthodontic/surgical treatment.Sixty-four patients (46 women, 18 men, range 18-64 years) with severe malocclusion functional problems were treated Oulu University Hospital. Of these, 44 orthodontic-surgical 20 treatment. Data collected questionnaires clinical stomatognathic examinations before on average 3...

The aim of this study was to investigate malocclusion severity and its associations with oral health-related quality life (OHRQoL) among middle-aged adults.The material consisted 1786 subjects from the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 who attended dental examination as part 46-year-old follow-up study. Malocclusion assessed using Dental Health Component (DHC) Index Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) Peer Assessment Rating index (PAR) digital 3D models. Participants also answered a...

The aim of this study was to investigate the gender-specific associations between dental aesthetics, oral health-related quality life (OHRQoL), and satisfaction with aesthetics in an adult population.The population consisted 1780 individuals (822 males 958 females) from Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 (NFBC1966). Dental were evaluated digital 3D models using Aesthetic Component (AC) Index Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN). Layperson orthodontist panels a smaller sample (n = 100). OHRQoL...

To test the null hypothesis that early headgear (HG) treatment has no effect on eruption pattern of maxillary canines in mixed dentition.Sixty-eight children (40 boys and 28 girls) with a Class II tendency occlusion moderate crowding dental arches were randomized into two groups. HG was initiated immediately first group. In second group only minor interceptive procedures performed during follow-up period 2 years. Orthopantomograms taken at baseline, three times 1-year intervals, after growth...

To explore the association of facial sagittal and vertical dimensions with aesthetic assessment by three panel groups.The study population comprised adult individuals from Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 (NFBC1966). A clinical oral examination including digital photographs was performed. The divided into subjects lowest highest values in soft tissue measurements lower anterior height percentage (LAFH%) (60 subjects) antero-posterior jaw relationship [soft A-point, nasion, B-point (ANB)...

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate gender-specific associations different malocclusion traits with oral health-related quality life (OHRQoL) among Finnish adults.The material comprised 1885 subjects from the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966. A clinical examination including registration occlusion carried out in connection a 46-year follow-up examination. 14-item Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) used measure OHRQoL. Subgroups increased/decreased overjet, deep bite,...

To develop the Finnish version of Orofacial Esthetic Scale (OES-Fi) and Psychosocial Impact Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire (PIDAQ-Fi) estimate psychometric properties these instruments applied to adult Finns.The English versions were translated into back-translated. Thereafter, OES-Fi PIDAQ-Fi established in a pilot study. The factorial validity was estimated using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFI, TLI, SRMR) independent samples (Test Validation samples). measurement invariance models...

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the craniofacial and aesthetic characteristics adult metopic sagittal craniosynostosis patients operated on in early childhood compared controls. goal find objective measurements that would correlate with patient’s subjective self-evaluation their own cosmetic appearance. Methods population consisted 49 from whom 41 had premature fusion 8 suture. There were 65 age gender matching controls Finish National Register. 3D photogrammetric...

The aim of this study was to investigate the presence depressive symptoms and self-esteem, their association with facial asymmetry in adults who were operated on early childhood due metopic sagittal craniosynostosis.The population consisted 49 non-syndromic patients whom 41 had premature fusion 8 suture. There 64 controls from Finnish National Register. Self-esteem, symptoms, subjective satisfaction one's appearance evaluated by using Rosenberg self-esteem questionnaire (RSE), short form...

We aimed to evaluate the gender-specific associations of malocclusion traits with oral health-related quality life (OHRQoL) among Finnish adults. Data were obtained from Health 2000 Survey, Finland. Included participants (n = 3993) ≥30 years old OHRQoL and occlusion data. was measured using 14-item Oral Impact Profile (OHIP-14). OHIP-14 severity mean score, prevalence impacts, means seven dimensions outcomes. Explanatory variables any trait, increased overjet, negative open bite, deep...

The purpose of this investigation was to assess the long-term occlusal stability in a group treated early with headgear (HG) compared control group. total study comprised 68 children (40 males and 28 females) aged 7.6 years (standard deviation 0.3), randomly divided into two groups equal size. In first group, HG treatment initiated immediately, while only minor interceptive procedures were performed during follow-up period. Fixed appliance treatment, if needed, including extraction permanent...

Summary Aim To explore profile shape variation in a large population of middle-aged individuals and investigate features sexual dimorphism. Materials methods Facial photographs 1776 (964 females 812 males; 46 years old), members the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 (NFBC1966), were uploaded digitized with Viewbox software. Profile was defined 47 landmarks (4 fixed 43 sliding semi-landmarks). Digitized images reoriented scaled Procrustes Superimposition, determined Principal Component...

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the effect overjet and overbite on profile shape in middle–aged individuals. Methods: population comprised 1754 46-year-old individuals, members 1966 Northern Finland Birth Cohort. Their images were digitized using 48 landmarks semi-landmarks. subsequent landmark coordinates then transformed through Procrustes Superimposition, final data reduced into Principal Components (PCs) shape. Overjet values measured manually, during a clinical...

To determine the anterior Bolton ratio for a Finnish adult population and to investigate its associations with overjet.This study is part of Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966. Clinical oral investigations, including three-dimensional intraoral scanning registration occlusion, were performed in connection 46-year follow-up 1,961 subjects. Subjects normal occlusion (n = 149), extreme overjet ≥ 8 mm 49), large 6-7 86), negative 16) no orthodontic treatment history selected further analysis....

Objective (i) To study the measurement invariance of Orofacial Esthetic Scale (OES) and Psychosocial Impact Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire (PIDAQ), (ii) to compare perception orofacial appearance (OA) (iii) frequency individuals who have sought or received aesthetic dental treatment between Brazil Finland.Methods This was a cross-sectional observational with snowball non-probability sample selection. Students staff from universities in Finland were invited participate. Data collected online...

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the association between temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in an adult population.Methods The data included 1,768 adults 46 years age Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 (NFBC1966) study. symptoms, signs diagnoses TMD were assessed using a modified protocol Diagnostic Criteria for (DC/TMD) validated questionnaires. OHRQoL was measured Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). Associations evaluated with χ2...

To analyse the associations between widths and forms of dental arches, malocclusions crowding in middle-aged adult population.The study material is part Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 (NFBC1966); subjects were examined at age 46 years. A total 781 adults with full dentition no orthodontic treatment history included. Overjet, overbite, cross-bite scissor bite during clinical examination. The molar relationships measured using three-dimensional (3D) models.Dental arches significantly...