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Orthodontic Screening and Treatment Need in Public Health Care
Led by University of Helsinki · Updated on 2025-07-08
350
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
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Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate orthodontic screening practices in publicly funded health care, focusing on how consistently malocclusion is assessed to determine the need for orthodontic treatment. The study compares objective treatment needs with patients' subjective perceptions of their treatment requirements. It is conducted by the University of Helsinki and involves children and adolescents aged 6 to 16 years. Participants are grouped into those with objectively determined treatment needs, those without such needs, and a random control group. The study uses a malocclusion impact questionnaire to gather subjective evaluations regarding orthodontic treatment needs. As an observational study, no treatments or interventions are assigned. During the study, participants complete questionnaires to assess subjective treatment need, while objective treatment need is evaluated at baseline. Researchers will analyze the repeatability of malocclusion evaluations and compare objective and subjective treatment needs. Participation involves completing assessments within the public health care setting, with the total duration aligned with baseline evaluations.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Orthodontic Screening in Public Healthcare
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Residence in the wellbeing services county catchment area
- Willingness to participate in the study
- Age between 6 and 16 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Age under 6 years or over 16 years
- Insufficient language skills to understand the questionnaire
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 day
Participants complete a malocclusion impact questionnaire and undergo evaluation to determine orthodontic treatment need.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 4 years
Participants are observed to compare objective treatment need with subjective evaluation over time.
Follow-up visits as scheduled
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
University of Helsinki
Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland, FI-00014
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2
Vantaa and Kerava wellbeing services county
Vantaa, Vantaa, Finland, 01030
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Research Team
H
Heidi Arponen
H
Heidi Arponen
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
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Allocation
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Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
3
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