Self-esteem in adolescents with Angle Class I, II and III malocclusion in a Peruvian sample

Abstract

Objective: To compare self-esteem scores in 12 to 16-year-old adolescents with different Angle malocclusion types in a Peruvian sample. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of 276 adolescents (159, 52 and 65 with Angle Class I, II and III malocclusions, respectively) from Trujillo, Peru. Participants were asked to complete the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) and were also clinically examined, so as to have Angle malocclusion classification determined. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to compare RSES scores among adolescents with Class I, II and III malocclusions, with participants' demographic factors being controlled. Results: Mean RSES scores for adolescents with Class I, II and III malocclusions were 20.47 ± 3.96, 21.96 ± 3.27 and 21.26 ± 4.81, respectively. The ANCOVA test showed that adolescents with Class II malocclusion had a significantly higher RSES score than those with Class I malocclusion, but there were no differences between other malocclusion groups. Supplemental analysis suggested that only those with Class II, Division 2 malocclusion might have greater self-esteem when compared to adolescents with Class I malocclusion. Conclusion: This study shows that, in general, self-esteem did not vary according to adolescents' malocclusion in the sample studied. Surprisingly, only adolescents with Class II malocclusion, particularly Class II, Division 2, reported better self-esteem than those with Class I malocclusion. A more detailed analysis assessing the impact of anterior occlusal features should be conducted.

Impact of the need for orthodontic treatment on academic performance, self-esteem and bullying in schoolchildren.

“…Contrary to what was found, Basha et al, 2 reported that malocclusion significantly affects psychosocial well-being in schoolchildren, as they avoid participating in social activities and have a lower performance in school. Likewise, Florián-Vargas et al, 3 reported that selfesteem may vary according to the severity of malocclusion in schoolchildren. In relation to bullying, Bazán-Serrano et al, 5 reported that this was associated with the aesthetics of teeth.…”

“…Schoolchildren with Class II malocclusion (and more specifically, Class II, Division 2) have reported better self-esteem than those with Class I malocclusion, but no differences were found between other malocclusion groups. 3 Bullying is defined as a form of aggressive behavior, in which dental characteristics can also play a role in nicknames, harassment and teasing among school children. 8 The frequency of general bullying is around 30%, and bullying because of dental appearance is estimated to be around 19%.…”

“…9 According to the Angle classification, the most frequent malocclusion is Class I, followed by Classes II and III with similar incidence rates. 3 Basha et al, 2 reported that untreated malocclusion significantly affects the psychosocial well-being of school children, resulting in avoidance of social activities and lowering their school performance. Florián-Vargas et al, 3 found that self-esteem in schoolchildren can vary according to the severity of malocclusion, with self-esteem being better in those with Class I malocclusion.…”

“…3 Basha et al, 2 reported that untreated malocclusion significantly affects the psychosocial well-being of school children, resulting in avoidance of social activities and lowering their school performance. Florián-Vargas et al, 3 found that self-esteem in schoolchildren can vary according to the severity of malocclusion, with self-esteem being better in those with Class I malocclusion. Bazán-Serrano et al, 5 reported that bullying was associated with the condition of teeth; however, Quito-Rabanal et al, 4 did not find differences in bullying between the different types of malocclusion, evaluated using the Angle classification.…”

Questionários de avaliação da autoestima e/ou da autoimagem: vantagens e desvantagens na utilização com idosos

“…A Escala de Autoestima de Rosenberg é frequentemente utilizada em estudos internacionais com diferentes populações (BARANIK et al, 2008;BŁACHNIO et al, 2016;TEIXEIRA et al, 2016a;TEIXEIRA et al, 2016b), incluindo adolescentes (FARRUGGIA et al, 2004;LUNARDELLI et al, 2016;FLORIAN-VARGAS et al, 2016) e idosos (PRUESSNER et al, 2005;AN et al, 2008;RICARDI;MÉNDEZ, 2016;FERREIRA et al, 2017). No entanto, recentemente, tem-se observado o aumento de sua utilização nos estudos brasileiros também com distintos grupos populacionais (DIAS et al, 2008;ANDRADE;SOUSA;MINAYO, 2009;MAÇOLA;VALE;CARMONA, 2010;MEURER et al, 2012a;TAVARES et al, 2016).…”