Malocclusion is a worldwide dental problem that influences the affected individuals to
varying degrees. Many factors contribute to the anomaly in dentition, including hereditary …

Background Dental malocclusions can be considered not only as an oral health problem,
because they are linked to quality of life perception. Many factors related to malocclusion …

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Tooth extraction as a part of orthodontic treatment plan to create
space for leveling and aligning teeth or causing tooth movement leads to changes in arch …

Background Motivation is the impetus for patients to seek orthodontic treatment, affecting
adherence, treatment outcomes, and satisfaction. The aim of this study was to assess the …

Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep breathing disorder. Untreated
OSA may lead to a number of cardiovascular complications. Dentists may play an important …

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Dental problems and oral diseases can have their own effects on
social-psychological aspects, physical conditions, as well as quality of life (QOL) in …

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 …

Introduction: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a complex set of neurological dysfunction
and development characterized by deficits in social and non-verbal interaction. Few studies …

Introduction The objective was to assess the effects of different orthodontic treatment needs
on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of Saudi children seeking orthodontic …

Background Retention is an important component of orthodontic treatment; however, poor
compliance with retainer use is often encountered, especially in adolescents. The purpose …