Craniodentofacial characteristics, dental esthetics–related quality of life, and self-esteem

Introduction Self-esteem is a psychological trait that may develop in interaction with craniodentofacial esthetics. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship among craniodentofacial characteristics, dental esthetics–related quality of life, and self-esteem in adolescents and young adults...

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Published in:American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics 2015-06, Vol.147 (6), p.711-718
Main Authors: Gavric, Anja, Mirceta, Dubravka, Jakobovic, Mario, Pavlic, Andrej, Zrinski, Magda Trinajstic, Spalj, Stjepan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Attitude to Health
Cross-Sectional Studies
Dentistry
Esthetics, Dental
Face - anatomy & histology
Female
Humans
Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Malocclusion - classification
Malocclusion - psychology
Quality of Life
Self Concept
Young Adult
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Summary:Introduction Self-esteem is a psychological trait that may develop in interaction with craniodentofacial esthetics. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship among craniodentofacial characteristics, dental esthetics–related quality of life, and self-esteem in adolescents and young adults. Methods The study was cross-sectional; the sample included 200 pupils and university students (58% female) aged 13 to 33 years. The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire were used. Craniodentofacial features were estimated by the method of Martin and Saller, the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need, and the Index of Complexity, Outcome and Need. Results When malocclusion severity increases, dental esthetics–related quality of life decreases. The multiple linear regression showed that with the control of all other predictors in the model, the social impact of dental esthetics, borderline dental self-confidence, and facial type contribute the most to explain the variability of self-esteem, accounting for 3.2%, 1.3%, and 1.4%, respectively, of the variability values. The whole model accounts for 24.2% of the variability of self-esteem. Conclusions In adolescents and young adults, self-esteem appears to be more influenced by the self-perceived psychosocial impacts of dental esthetics than the normative level of malocclusion, craniofacial typology, sex, or age.
ISSN:0889-5406
1097-6752
DOI:10.1016/j.ajodo.2015.01.027