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Psychological and Social Effects of Oral Health and Dental Aesthetic in Adolescence and Early Adulthood: An Observational Study

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  • Angela Militi

    (Department of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy)

  • Federica Sicari

    (Department of Cognitive Sciences, Psychology, Educational and Cultural Studies (COSPECS), University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy)

  • Marco Portelli

    (Department of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy)

  • Emanuele Maria Merlo

    (Department of Cognitive Sciences, Psychology, Educational and Cultural Studies (COSPECS), University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy
    CRISCAT (International Research Center for Theoretical and Applied Cognitive Sciences), University of Messina and Universitary Consortium of Eastern Mediterranean, Noto (CUMO) University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy)

  • Antonella Terranova

    (Department of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy)

  • Fabio Frisone

    (Department of Cognitive Sciences, Psychology, Educational and Cultural Studies (COSPECS), University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy
    CRISCAT (International Research Center for Theoretical and Applied Cognitive Sciences), University of Messina and Universitary Consortium of Eastern Mediterranean, Noto (CUMO) University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy)

  • Riccardo Nucera

    (Department of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy)

  • Angela Alibrandi

    (Unit of Statistical and Mathematical Sciences, Department of Economics, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy)

  • Salvatore Settineri

    (Department of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, University of Messina, 98100 Messina, Italy)

Abstract

Background: Is well known that oral health and dental aesthetic have significant effects on the sociality of human beings. The aim of the present study was to assess some aspects of oral health with possible repercussions in adolescent and youth, with particular reference to gender differences. Methods: A total of 190 subjects with female prevalence (F = 62.6%, M = 37%) and ages between 14 and 29 years old (Mean = 23.8; SD = 3.27) participated. Evaluation was carried using standardized instruments to assess quality of oral life (PIDAQ), negative impact of oral conditions (OHIP-14), and self-esteem (Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale). Correlational and difference analyses and linear regressions were performed. Results: Significant gender differences were found in terms of gender, in reference to variables such as self-confidence and convictions. Positive correlations emerged between psychological impact and social impact, aesthetic concern and social impact, convictions and self-confidence, oral health with psycho-social impact, and aesthetic concern, self-esteem with oral health. Inverse correlations emerged between psycho-social impact and self-confidence, aesthetic concern and self-confidence, oral health, and self-confidence. Multivariate linear regression indicated relations between age and psychological impact, sex and self-confidence, crooked teeth and conviction. Conclusions: The impact of oral health on the psychological well-being of young people is relevant. These factors, if considered within clinical practice, can improve the quality of life of the subject.

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  • Angela Militi & Federica Sicari & Marco Portelli & Emanuele Maria Merlo & Antonella Terranova & Fabio Frisone & Riccardo Nucera & Angela Alibrandi & Salvatore Settineri, 2021. "Psychological and Social Effects of Oral Health and Dental Aesthetic in Adolescence and Early Adulthood: An Observational Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(17), pages 1-8, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:17:p:9022-:d:622965
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