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Impact of dental aesthetics on psychosocial well-being: A cross-sectional study.

Irish Guangchuiliu Pamei, Anil Sharma, Omar Mukhtar, Sanatomba Thingujam, Karanjyot Kaur, Sumanta Saikia

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Irish Guangchuiliu PameiDepartment of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Kalka Dental College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Anil SharmaDepartment of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Kalka Dental College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Omar MukhtarDepartment of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Kalka Dental College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Sanatomba ThingujamDepartment of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Kalka Dental College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Karanjyot KaurDepartment of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Kalka Dental College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Sumanta SaikiaDepartment of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Kalka Dental College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Abstract

The lack of awareness about dental treatments and gender differences in aesthetic preferences affect the relationship between dental aesthetics, psychosocial well-being. Therefore, it is of interest to enhance understanding of the relationship between dental aesthetics and psychosocial well-being, and dental confidence among non-dental students, highlighting gender differences and awareness gaps. Hence, a total of 400 students were surveyed using the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire (PIDAQ). The results highlight the significant influence of dental appearance on self-esteem, social interaction, and mental health. A greater desire for dental aesthetic improvement was observed among females, and there was a notable lack of awareness about available dental treatments. Thus, we show the impact of dental aesthetics on psychosocial well-being and dental confidence among non-dental students at Kalka Dental College, Meerut, with a focus on awareness and gender differences.

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Dental aestheticsdental confidencepsychosocial impactself-esteemtreatment awareness

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PMID41960520
PMCPMC13058368

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