Psychological effects of orthodontics treatment in adolescent and adults

Orthodontic treatment, primarily using fixed appliances, aims to correct malocclusion and improve dental function, appearance, and psychological well-being. While the psychological effects of orthodontic treatment have been studied, there is limited research directly comparing these effects between...

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Published in:Bioinformation 2024-09, Vol.20 (9), p.1196
Main Author: Alharbi, Adel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Adults
Aesthetics
Age
Chi-square test
Data collection
Demographic variables
Impact analysis
Orthodontics
Psychological assessment
Psychological effects
Psychological factors
Psychology
Quality of life
Social behavior
Social impact
Social interactions
Statistical analysis
Teenagers
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Summary:Orthodontic treatment, primarily using fixed appliances, aims to correct malocclusion and improve dental function, appearance, and psychological well-being. While the psychological effects of orthodontic treatment have been studied, there is limited research directly comparing these effects between adolescents and adults. Hence a cross-sectional design was used to compare the psychological impacts of orthodontic treatment between 100 adolescents (aged 13-17) and 100 adults (aged 26-35). Participants were recruited from orthodontic clinics, with data collection including demographic information and pre- and post-treatment psychological assessments using the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire (PIDAQ). Statistical analyses involved unpaired t-tests and chi-square tests to compare outcomes and examine associations between categorical variables. Adolescents showed significant improvements post-treatment, with notable reductions in PIDAQ scores from 44.25 at baseline to 28.90 post-treatment. Similarly, reductions in dental self-confidence (DSC) scores, social impact (SI) scores, and psychological impact (PI) scores were observed. Adults also demonstrated positive changes, with PIDAQ scores decreasing from 38.64 to 32.85, alongside reductions in DSC and SI scores. Although PI scores showed a slight decrease, overall improvements in dental aesthetics and psychosocial aspects were noted. Significant p-values (< 0.001) across all measured parameters highlighted age as a significant factor influencing treatment outcomes. Our study highlights the significant psychosocial benefits of orthodontic treatment across different age groups and cultural settings. Both adolescents and adults experience improvements in self-esteem, social interactions, and overall quality of life post-treatment.
ISSN:0973-8894
0973-2063
DOI:10.6026/9732063002001196