1. How does the Orthodontic Treatment Affect Students’ Quality of life First author:Andra Laura Codoiu Coauthor:Codruta Cosma Coordinator:Asist.Univ.Dr.Claudia Soaita

2. ”There is nothing permanent in life except change” B.C.Heraclitus

3. O BJECTIVE The aim of the study is to assess the social and psychological changes that orthodontic treatment has on patient`s student life.

4. M ATERIAL AND M ETHOD The research instrument: an online questionnaire posted on University of Medicine and Pharmacy groups of Targu Mures questions were related to: Why orthodontic treatment Difficulties while wearing braces Painful embarrassment support

5. The questionnaire was completed by 80 students,77 currently wearing braces

6. R ESULTS 84,4% ARE WOMEN AND ONLY 15,6% MEN. FrequencyPercentValid Percent Cumulative Percent Woman Man Total 67 12 77 84,4 15,6 100,0 84,4 15,6 100,0 84,4 100,0

7. I T SEEMS THAT THE APPEARANCE OF DENTAL STUDENTS AND DENTAL FACIAL HARMONY MATTERS MOST BETWEEN 20-25 YEARS

9. H ARDEST THING WHILE WEARING BRACES 56,9% 33,8%

10. C LOSERS ATTITUDE

11. H YGIENE D IFFICULTY 26.2%

12. T OOTH PAIN INTENSITY FOR BOTH WOMEN AND MEN

13. T REATMENT SATISFACTION

14. C ONCLUSIONS High compatibility with life.

15. After treatment I thought I got off the horse teeth Kissing became suddenly difficult Orthodontic appliance is an armor that will turn me into a princess F UNNY MOMENTS SHARED BY OUR COLLEAGUES CARRIERS ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES