Evaluation of the Relationship Between the Perception of Orthodontic Malocclusion and Self-Esteem of Patients Seeking Orthodontic Treatment

Abstract

This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between the perception of orthodontic malocclusion and selfesteem in patients admitted to our clinic in order to receive orthodontic treatment. At the same time, the perception of orthodontic malocclusion was compared in terms of patient and orthodontist in the study. Materials and Methods: A total of 152 individuals (74 males and 78 females) aged between 14-18 years were included in the study. In our study, we used the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) aesthetics scale for the perception of orthodontic malocclusions, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale for the evaluation of self-esteem, and the Facial Image Scale (FIS) for the determination of the current mood. The chi-square test was used to evaluate the relationship between gender and results, Spearman's correlation test was used to evaluate the relationship between scores given by the patients and orthodontist to the IOTN aesthetics scale, self-esteem level and FIS, and the two-way repeated measures ANOVA test was used to examine these parameters with the gender variable. Results: There was no significant relationship between the patients' perception of orthodontic malocclusion and self-esteem (p>0.05). The relationship between the scores given by the patients and orthodontist to the IOTN aesthetics scale was significant (p<0.05). There was no significant relationship between the gender variable and other parameters (p>0.05). Conclusion:Our results show that there is no relationship between the patients' perception of orthodontic malocclusion and self-esteem.