Influence of quality of life, self-perception, and self-esteem on orthodontic treatment need

• Published in: American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics Vol. 151; no. 1; pp. 143 - 147
• Main Authors: dos Santos, Patrícia R., Meneghim, Marcelo de C., Ambrosano, Glaucia M.B., Filho, Mario Vedovello, Vedovello, Silvia A.S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.01.2017
• Subjects: Child; Dentistry; Female; Health Services Needs and Demand; Humans; Male; Malocclusion - psychology; Malocclusion - therapy; Orthodontics, Corrective - psychology; Quality of Life - psychology; Self Concept; Sex Factors

In this study, we aimed to assess the relationship between normative and perceived orthodontic treatment need associated with quality of life, self-esteem, and self-perception. The sample included 248 schoolchildren aged 12 years. The normative aspect of orthodontic treatment was assessed by the Den...