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ArticleCureus2023

The Prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Its Associated Risk Factors Among Dental Patients: Why Are My Patients Not Satisfied?

Abdulrahman Alharbi, Ali Alkhathami, Faraz A Farooqi, Khalifa S Al-Khalifa, Suliman Shahin, Essam Nassar, Balgis Gaffar

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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Abdulrahman AlharbiCollege of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.
Ali AlkhathamiCollege of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.
Faraz A FarooqiCollege of Dentistry, Department of Dental Education, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.
Khalifa S Al-KhalifaCollege of Dentistry, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.
Suliman ShahinCollege of Dentistry, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.
Essam NassarCollege of Dentistry, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.
Balgis GaffarCollege of Dentistry, Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University · SA

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Abstract

backgroundBody dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a common disorder that consists of a distressing or impairing preoccupation with imagined or slight defects in appearance. In dentistry, those patients will have unrealistic expectations and usually will be unsatisfied with the outcomes of dental treatment. This study investigated the prevalence of BDD and its associated factors among dental patients. MATERIAL AND

methodsIn this cross-sectional survey-based study, a purposive sample was used to recruit adult patients seeking dental treatment in private and public facilities. Data was collected using the validated Arabic version of the Cosmetic Procedure Screening Questionnaire (COPS) for Body Dysmorphic Disorder, a validated nine-item self-administrated instrument that is scored from zero (least impaired) to five (most impaired). Chi-Square, Mann-Whitney U, and Fisher's Exact tests were used to compare the associations between the study variables and BDD.

resultsA total of 507 patients responded to the questionnaire. The prevalence of BDD was 34.1%. The average age of the participants was 35.2 years; the majority were males 290 (57%) and Saudis 436 (86%) with a college education 304 (60%). None of the demographics was associated with BDD but the type of treatment was significantly associated with BDD with teeth crowning and restorations.

conclusionThis study provides insights into the prevalence of BDD and its associated factors among dental patients in Eastern Saudi Arabia. The findings highlight the need for further research to better understand the factors contributing to the development of BDD and to guide prevention and intervention strategies in dental settings.

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body dysmorphic disorderdental aestheticsdysmorphiadysmorphophobiamental health

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PMID38161948
PMCPMC10757588
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