Patient Satisfaction and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Fixed vs. Clear Aligner Therapy
Qiuying Li, Yugui Du, Kai Yang
Abstract
The effectiveness of clear aligner therapy has not been fully studied so far. The present study aimed to investigate the quality of life in patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment and clear aligner therapy regarding anxiety levels, patient satisfaction, and oral health outcomes. In this descriptive-analytical study, 200 patients were studied, 100 of whom underwent clear aligner therapy and 100 of whom underwent fixed orthodontic treatment. The effects of these two treatments on the oral
Topics & Concepts
Quality of life (healthcare)Oral healthQuality (philosophy)MedicinePatient satisfactionPsychologyPsychotherapistFamily medicineNursingPhilosophyEpistemologySalivary Gland Disorders and FunctionsDental Implant Techniques and OutcomesOrthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics