Evaluating the Psychological Effect of Orthodontic Treatment after 1 Year Using Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire in Indian Subjects: A Prospective Assessment.

BACKGROUND

The effect of dental malocclusion and management on functional and psychological wellbeing is a topic of interest.

AIM: The study was conducted to assess the change in the psychological effect of malocclusion using PIDAQ (Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire) adopted for Indian subjects after 1 year of orthodontic treatment.

METHODS

The study assessed 186 subjects needing fixed orthodontic treatment where PIDAQ translated in Hindi was used after pretesting. All subjects were asked to answer the questionnaire at pretreatment and 1 year following treatment as T1 and T2. Also, IOTN (Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need) was used to assess self-perception and severity of malocclusion.

RESULTS

A statistically significant decrease in each factor and total PIDAQ score was seen after 1 year of treatment (P < 0.001). A positive association was seen between IOTN-AC (IOTN-Aesthetic Component) and psychological malocclusion impact.

CONCLUSION

The psychometric PIDAQ scores instrument can be used as an OHRQoL (Oral Health-Related Quality of Life) assessment tool in Indian subjects for further research assessment.