Self-esteem and aesthetics.
Self-esteem/self-concept and aesthetics were measured in three groups. One group prior to orthodontic treatment, one group following completion of active orthodontic treatment and an untreated group. Improvement in dental and/or facial aesthetics does not necessarily lead to an increase in self esteem.
O'Regan
J K
JK
Tullamore Dental Clinic, Eire.
Dewey
M E
ME
Slade
P D
PD
Lovius
B B
BB
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image; D002648:Child; D004954:Esthetics; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000523:psychology*; D010551:Personality; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012649:Self Concept; D012737:Sex Factors