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To explore how orthodontic treatment affects esthetics, oral health, and quality of life in adult patients.

February 27, 2026Dental and Medical Problems1 citationsOpen Access

Implications of orthodontic treatment on esthetics, oral health and quality of life in adult patients

ALAna Petra LAZARUniversitatea de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie „George Emil Palade” din Târgu Mureș EBEugen BudUniversitatea de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie „George Emil Palade” din Târgu Mureș ABAnamaria BudUniversitatea de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie „George Emil Palade” din Târgu Mureș

Key Points

To explore how orthodontic treatment affects esthetics, oral health, and quality of life in adult patients.
Evaluated the role of early diagnosis of periodontal conditions during treatment.
Analyzed the importance of patient education on oral hygiene practices.
Recommended consultations with periodontists when necessary.
Improved periodontal status correlates with successful orthodontic treatment outcomes.
Enhanced esthetics and function lead to better psychosocial well-being.
Orthodontic treatments positively impact quality of life indicators.

Abstract

Early diagnosis of periodontal conditions during orthodontic treatment is essential for treatment success. Orthodontists should instruct patients on appropriate oral hygiene practices and on detecting changes in periodontal status, as well as should recommend periodontal consultation when needed. Orthodontic treatment in adult patients, through esthetic and functional improvement, should lead to an improvement in psychosocial wellbeing and an increase in quality of life.

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