IP Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-9356
Online ISSN: 2581-9364
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IP Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research (IJODR) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2015 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing the more...Original Article
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Volume : 10, Issue : 3, Year : 2024
Article Page : 185-188
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijodr.2024.033
Abstract
Background: Facial esthetics plays a pivotal role in orthodontics. Orthodontics can alter a patient’s appearance. Various factors related to malocclusion have strong influences on perceptions of facial esthetics
Objectives: The aim of the study is to assess the self-esteem of patients before and after orthodontic treatment.
Materials and Methods: A questionnaire consisting of 10 multiple choice questions were given to 33 patients with moderate to severe malocclusion seeking orthodontic treatment and the subjects had to mark “strongly agree”, ”agree”, ”disagree”, strongly disagree” aged 19-25 years and statistical analysis(Chi-square test) was carried out.
Results: The results of the study showed improved self-esteem.
Conclusion: Mal-alignment is contemplated not as a dental issue, but is also related to healthy living. The self-esteem of the patients was significantly improved after orthodontic treatment because a smile plays an important part in facial expressions.
Keywords: Malocclusion, Psychology, Health, Orthodontic treatment, Rpsenberg selfesteem scale
How to cite : Premkumar R, Kumar V, Umapathy V, Suresh H, Psychological evaluation of self-esteem among individuals before and after orthodontic treatment. IP Indian J Orthod Dentofacial Res 2024;10(3):185-188
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