MOREIRA, Andressa Ferreira et al. Malocclusion impact on primary and permanent dentition in the quality of life of children and adolescents: review of literature. Rev. Bras. Odontol. []. 2015, 72, 1-2, pp. 70-75. ISSN 1984-3747.

A narrative review of the literature was conducted about malocclusion in different dentitions and its impact on quality of life in children and adolescents. The survey was conducted in PUBMED, LILACS and SciELO, using the key words malocclusion and quality of life. Eight articles were selected about malocclusion in the deciduous dentition and 17 in mixed and / or permanent dentition. Among those who evaluated the deciduous dentition, only one article found negative impact in the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). As for articles that assessed the mixed and / or permanent dentition, the majority found an association between malocclusion and worse OHRQoL. It is concluded that malocclusion only has a negative impact in the OHRQoL when present in mixed and / or permanent dentition, affecting the self-esteem of individuals who have this disorder.

: malocclusion; quality of life; pediatric dentistry; tooth; deciduous; dentition; permanent..