Orthodontic Screening in Public Healthcare

University of Helsinki

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Malocclusion; Compliance, Patient

Treatments: Other: Questionnaire

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06464003

UHelsinki

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of the study is to examine orthodontic screening practises in public health care.

Full description

The study aims to assess repeatability of malocclusion evaluation in orthodontic treatment need screening in a publicly funded clinic. The objective treatment need is compared with subjective need for orthodontic treatment.

Enrollment: 350 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 6 to 16 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• residence in the wellbeing services county catchment area
• willingness to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

• Age under 6 years or over 16 years
• insufficient language skills to be able to understand the questionnaire

Trial design

350 participants in 3 patient groups

Treatment need

Description:

Individuals with objective treatment need

Treatment:

Other: Questionnaire

No treatment need

Description:

Individuals with no objectively determined treatment need

Treatment:

Other: Questionnaire

Controls

Description:

Random sample of individuals

Treatment:

Other: Questionnaire