Dental Aesthetic; Psychosocial Impact in Patients Visiting Opd of Liaquat University Hospital Jamshoro

Abstract

Methodology: This study consisted of one hundred and eight cases were selected during this period from orthodontic clinic OPD. Principle investigator reviewed the patients using structured questionnaire. Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire' (PIDAQ) were analyzed to assess the dental aesthetics by using the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI)." Inclusion criteria were patient's aged 25 years and having no previous history of orthodontic treatment. Those patients already on treatment, presence of craniofacial syndromes or anomalies and "Patients with any mental or behavioral disorders that might have reduced their ability for self-determination were excluded. Malocclusion orthodontic treatment recommendations to the priorities assigned to four classes per grade. The first factor is the Dental Self-Confidence that consists of 6 items from the Self-Confidence Scale. Results: A total of 108 patients, both males and females were included in the study. 69(63.88%) out of 108 subjects were males and rest were females 39(36.11%) cases, male to female ratio 1:1.7. The minimum age was 25 years and maximum was 55years but most of the patients were in the range of 25 to 35 years means age was 27+4.7 years. In this study DAI scores were observed, grade-I in 53(49.07%), grade-II in 32(29.62 %), grade-III in 14(12.96 %) and grade-IV in 9(8.33 %). Conclusion: Patients who seek orthodontic treatment are anxious to improve their appearance and approval of the social, more often associated with improved oral work or life."