Evaluation of the influence of malocclusion in interpersonal relations among adolescents

Authors

  • Ana de Lourdes Sá De Lira Universidade Estadual do Piauí – UESPI - School of Dentistry - Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Area of Integrated Clinic - Parnaíba - PI - Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9299-1416
  • Francisco Dário Carvalho de Sousa Universidade Estadual do Piauí – UESPI - School of Dentistry - Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Area of Integrated Clinic - Parnaíba - PI - Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0343-5611

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14295/bds.2020.v23i1.1799

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the influence of malocclusion on interpersonal relationships among adolescents. Method: A cross-sectional, quantitative study was carried out with 360 students. Photographs of male and female mouth with malocclusions were manipulated and superimposed on the smile images of two individuals of both genders with normal occlusion (corresponding to the control group, GC) respectively, for assembly of 4 malocclusions: (1) anterior open bite, ( 2) anterior crossbite (3) dental crowding , and (4) Class II, in this order. These images were provided to the participants, who evaluated them through a questionnaire. Results: The less attractive malocclusion was dental crowding. For both flirting and maintaining a serious relationship the previous open bite was the most rejected, with Class II being the most acceptable. Conclusion: For adolescents, dental crowding is the most appropriate malocclusion to be corrected orthodontically. Malocclusions negatively influence the development of interpersonal relationships among adolescents.

KEYWORDS

Adolescent; Malocclusion; Interpersonal relationships.

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Ana de Lourdes Sá De Lira, Universidade Estadual do Piauí – UESPI - School of Dentistry - Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Area of Integrated Clinic - Parnaíba - PI - Brazil.

Departament of Orthodontics

Francisco Dário Carvalho de Sousa, Universidade Estadual do Piauí – UESPI - School of Dentistry - Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - Area of Integrated Clinic - Parnaíba - PI - Brazil.

Departament of Orthodontics

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2020-01-31

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De Lira A de LS, Sousa FDC de. Evaluation of the influence of malocclusion in interpersonal relations among adolescents. BDS [Internet]. 2020 Jan. 31 [cited 2025 Aug. 21];23(1):9 p. Available from: https://ojs.ict.unesp.br/index.php/cob/article/view/1799

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2020): Jan. - Mar. - Published Jan. 2020

Section

Clinical or Laboratorial Research

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