Wael Ahmed Bayomy Mohamed
Orthodontic Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, MalaysiaPublications
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Research
Changes in Oral Health Related Quality of Life of Adolescents with Class III Malocclusion Treated using Facemask or Active Skeletonized Sutural Distractor Appliance: A Randomised Clinical Trial
Author(s): Wael Ahmed Bayomy Mohamed, Rozita Hassan, Norma Ab Rahman*, Shaifulizan Ab. Rahman and Norkhafizah Saddki
Introduction: The skeletal and/or dental discrepancies associated with malocclusion may limit a person’s physical, social, and psychological functioning, with a considerable impact on social acceptance and interactions, and overall well-being. Aim: This randomized clinical trial assessed changes in oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) of adolescent with Class III malocclusion treated with the conventional facemask (FM) and the Active Skeletonized Sutural Distractor (ASSD) appliance. Methods: A total of 68 late adolescents with Class III malocclusion were randomized into two treatment groups: the FM group (34 patients) and the ASSD group (34 patients). The OHRQOL of the patients was assessed using the Malay version of 14-item Oral Health Impact Profile (S-OHIP (M)). In each group, the OHRQOL was assessed twice, before treatment (T1) and 1 month after the respective active.. Read More»