Body Image and Psychological Impact of Dental Appearance in Adolescents with Malocclusion: A Preliminary Exploratory Study

Body Image and Psychological Impact of Dental Appearance in Adolescents with Malocclusion: A Preliminary Exploratory Study

Background: Body image and psychosocial functioning represent central challenges during adolescence and early adulthood. Malocclusion, defined as an irregularity in the alignment of the teeth, is known to negatively influence psychological outcomes. The current study aimed to elucidate the role of m...

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Main Authors: Federica Sicari, Emanuele Maria Merlo, Giulia Gentile, Riccardo Nucera, Marco Portelli, Salvatore Settineri, Liam Alexander MacKenzie Myles, Angela Militi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
body image
clinical psychology
malocclusion
oral health
dental treatment innovation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/10/1691

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