Comparison of oral health-related quality of life in a group of 19-year-old patients with or without previous orthodontic treatment

Key Points

• This research aims to compare the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in 19-year-olds with and without previous orthodontic treatment.
• Comparison of OHRQoL between two groups of 19-year-olds: those with orthodontic treatment and those without.
• Assessment focused on psychosocial and aesthetic domains of OHRQoL.
• Individuals who underwent orthodontic treatment reported significantly better OHRQoL.
• The improvement in quality of life was noted specifically in the psychosocial and aesthetic areas.