title: Self-esteem and aesthetics.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Tullamore Dental Clinic, Eire.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: O'Regan
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Dewey
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Slade
authors.forename: B B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Lovius
mesh_terms: 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