Abstract

GARCIA PELAEZ, Soledad Y et al. Psychological impact of dentomaxillofacial anomalies and orthodontic treatment in children and adolescents. Rev Hum Med [online]. 2016, vol.16, n.2, pp. 246-257. ISSN 1727-8120.

Presently, while prevalence varies in different parts of the world, dentomaxillofacial anomaly is regarded as a disease of our civilization. Its high rate is related to genetic heterogeneity. These anomalies have a multifactorial etiology since various internal or external factors that cause variability in its presentation are involved. Each of these anomalies has unique characteristics and varying degrees of complexity when being treated. However, they have a common feature: they usually affect the aesthetics and psyche of patients who suffer from them. In order to determine the psychological effects of dentomaxillofacial anomalies in children and adolescents, a non-experimental, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted. It was carried out in two stages and empirical methods were used for collecting information through interview and clinical examination, including Experiential Self-Report to determine the psychological effects in the child or adolescent. Through this study, adolescents were found to be affected psychologically in the presence of anomalies of dental origin.

Keywords : dentomaxillofacial anomaly; child; adolescent; psychological condition.

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