Effect of orthodontic treatment on the quality of life in patients with class II

Nowadays, many patients begin to pay more attention to the health and beauty of their teeth. Many people want to fulfill themselves in their studies, career and personal life, using a wide smile with straight teeth. In this regard, the issue of studying the influence of orthodontic treatment on the quality of life of patients becomes urgent. The aim of this study is to determine the physical and psychosocial state of patients with Class II malocclusion as well as the degree of satisfaction with the process and treatment results based on the developed questionnaires. A survey of 75 patients with Class II malocclusion aged 17 to 30, who are at the stage or complete orthodontic treatment, was carried out.

The patients were divided into 3 groups, depending on the chosen algorithm for the treatment of Class II malocclusion: with the extention of the lower jaw using functional non-removable telescopic apparatus (FNTA), with the removal of individual teeth on the upper jaw and retraction of the anterior group of the upper jaw teeth, combined orthodontic-surgical treatment. Patients in three groups filled out questionnaires before, during and after treatment. As a result of the analysis of the survey conducted before treatment, it was revealed that the presence of the Class II malocclusion has the greatest effect on the psychological state of patients in all three groups. The dentoalveolar anomaly has the least influence on the social aspect of patient`s lives. An analysis of the questionnaires after the end of orthodontic treatment revealed that the number of patients who were most satisfied with the treatment results did not differ significantly between groups 1 and 3. The second group was the least satisfied with the treatment results (66,1%), their treatment was accompanied by the extraction of individual teeth on the upper jaw and retraction of the anterior group of the upper jaw teeth.

Patients of groups 1 and 3 noted positive changes in the physical, psychological and social aspects largely compared to patients of the second group. Thus, as a result of the study, it was revealed that the treatment of patients with Class II malocclusion, including the use of functional non-removable telescopic apparatus (FNTA) for extending the lower jaw, is also able to influence the change in the quality of patient`s life in physiological, psychological and social aspects favorably, as well as combined orthodontic and surgical treatment.

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