Impact of Wearing Palatal Expanders on the Quality of Life of Children Aged 8 to 10 Years

Objective:  To assess the impact of wearing palatal expanders on oral health-related quality life (OHRQoL) children aged 8 to 10 years. Material and Methods:  The sample consisted 35 years treated at orthodontics pediatric dentistry outpatient clinics affiliated with Dental School. Children were divided in two groups: 17 submitted expansion treatment (Group 1), while 18 just received coronal polishing topical fluoride application 2). The Brazilian version Child Perceptions Questionnaire (CPQ 8-10 ) was used children’s OHRQoL. questionnaire administered before expander placed, end its activation, removal. Intervals between interviews similar groups. Descriptive statistics ANOVA for data analyses.  Results: overall CPQ  score not significantly different results show statistically significant differences groups only functional limitations domain after activation appliance (p=0.001) .  Conclusion:  Palatal may negatively affect children's functions during initial period.