# Oral health-related quality of life among adults undergoing orthodontic procedure with ceramic braces versus aligners

## TL;DR

This study compares how ceramic braces and aligners affect the quality of life for adults undergoing orthodontic treatment.

## Contribution

The study provides new insights into the relative impact of ceramic braces versus aligners on adult patients' oral health-related quality of life.

## Key findings

- Both ceramic braces and aligners positively affect oral health-related quality of life.
- Aligners offer a more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing experience for adult patients.

## Abstract

The oral health-related quality of life in adults undergoing orthodontic treatment with ceramic braces versus aligners is of
interest. A total of 200 adult patients were recruited, with 100 patients each undergoing treatment with ceramic braces or aligners.
Both ceramic braces and aligners positively affect OHRQoL. However, aligners generally provide a more comfortable and aesthetically
pleasing experience for adult patients.