Predictors Associated With Seeking Orthodontic Treatment, Compliance and Treatment Success

Treatment of Malocclusion Class II/1 - Predictors for Seeking, Compliance and Outcome

Aim: to search for reasons for seeking orthodontic treatment, compliance during orthodontic treatment, drop-out from orthodontic treatment and success of orthodontic treatment.

Methods: evaluation before, during and at the end of orthodontic treatment. Clinical and diagnostic evaluation of complexity before and at the end of orthodontic treatment, evaluation of awareness of treatment need, impact on social and psychological aspects, functional disturbances, impact of malocclusion on quality of life, social interaction, ability to perform daily activities.

Data will include diagnostic measurements on study casts, x-rays, and data from questionnaires given to children and parents. Statistical analyses will explore predictors of treatment success with treatment need, compliance and psycho-social domains.

Inclusion Criteria:

• distal molar occlusion, overjet >5 mm, cervical vertebral maturation method stages (CS) -CS2, CS3 or CS4

Exclusion Criteria:

• mental retardation