Perception of Dentofacial Aesthetics in School Children and Their Parents

Abstract

Objective The aim of this research was to examine the attitudes and perceptions of dentofacial aesthetics among different age groups. Materials and Methods The sample consisted of elementary-school students from the city of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and their parents. This study included 314 subjects: 157 children and 157 parents. The children’s group consisted of 85 (54.14%) males and 72 (45.85%) females, aged 9 to 15 years. Statistical Analysis Descriptive statistics were used to determine frequency distribution and percentages for all variables. A chi-squared (x 2) test was used to determine the association between variables and a p-value < 0.05 was considered significant for all the differences and associations. Results For the dentofacial appearance with no teeth irregularity or with severe teeth irregularity, an analysis of variance (ANOVA) (post-hoc tests—Tukey’s HSD) indicated that the difference is not statistically significant (p = 0.06) relative to rank matching between all three subject groups.For dentofacial appearance with mild teeth irregularity, an ANOVA (post-hoc tests—Tukey’s HSD) showed statistical difference (p = 0.07) between the teenage group of subjects relative to pre-teenage group of subjects and adult group of subjects. Conclusion Attitudes about desirable and acceptable dental aesthetics differ in younger children compared with older children and parents. Ten years old children find good function with poor aesthetics more pleasing, while 14 years old children find aesthetics with bad function as more pleasing.

Influence of the Inclination of the Incisal Edge of Planas Direct Tracks on Deciduous Dentition with Anterior Crossbite: Finite-Elements Study

“…Many therapeutic options are presented in the literature regarding treatments for anterior crossbite, and PDTs are among these. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 The present study was conceptualized in the light of the relevance of these previous descriptions, the high prevalence of anterior crossbite, the importance of making timely differential diagnoses for these malocclusions, and their repercussions on facial growth and development processes. Through the finite-elements method, it was sought to understand the biomechanical phenomena that resulted from application of PDTs to a deciduous incisor at three different inclinations of the incisal edge (15, 30, and 45 degrees), which was then subjected to loading of 50 N. Identification of the areas where tractive tensions arose could be correlated with areas of bone neoformation, while areas of compressive tensions were corelated with bone resorption.…”

“…In these children, morphological and functional displacements of dentofacial structures are still forming and much time remains before the end of facial growth and development. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19…”

“…These include use of fixtures comprising inclined planes made of acrylic resin; use of metal crowns; and fixed devices with 4 Â 2 facial mask composition for reverse traction with or without rapid expansion of the maxilla, use of chin cups, and reconstructions using photoactivated composite resins and Planas direct tracks (PDTs). [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] . However, there is a lack of well-designed studies aimed at validating the techniques used (Borrie, Bearn, 2011).…”

“…In these children, morphological and functional displacements of dentofacial structures are still forming and much time remains before the end of facial growth and development. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] In the present study, the finite-elements method was used to make simulations and extrapolations with a view to seeking to understand the behavior of materials, structures and tissues, so as to guide clinical actions in cases of use of PDTs to treat anterior crossbite in the deciduous dentition. 20,21…”

O Diamino Fluoreto de Prata é uma opção para o tratamento de lesões de cárie não francamente cavitadas em superfícies oclusais em crianças?: achados sobre sua eficácia e aceitação dos pais em um ensaio clínico randomizado

“…In addition, noticeable discolouration of teeth can negatively impact a person's self-image and self-confidence (92). Nowadays, the perception of clear patterns of facial and general appearance has been established at an earlier age, mainly due to social media and often influenced by the caregivers' judgment (93).…”