The psychosocial impact of dental aesthetics in UBT patients
Session
Dental Sciences
Description
An important aspect of dental health is its aesthetics, and its effect on psychological life. The psychological impact of dental aesthetics questionnaire (PIDAQ) is an instrument that assess the psychological impact of dental aesthetics was used in prosthodontics patients that were treated at UBT Dental University Clinic. The aim of the study was to assess the effects of dental esthetics into the patient’s dental self-confidence, social impact, psychological impact, and aesthetic attitude. We analyzed the gender difference between women and men and noticed a difference in their attitude towards dental aesthetics and its impact in four dimensions.
Keywords:
Dental aesthetics, dental self-confidence, social impact, psychological impact, aesthetic attitude
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-550-47-5
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
30-10-2021 12:00 AM
End Date
30-10-2021 12:00 AM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2021.401
Recommended Citation
Gjikolli, Arta, "The psychosocial impact of dental aesthetics in UBT patients" (2021). UBT International Conference. 419.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2021UBTIC/all-events/419
The psychosocial impact of dental aesthetics in UBT patients
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
An important aspect of dental health is its aesthetics, and its effect on psychological life. The psychological impact of dental aesthetics questionnaire (PIDAQ) is an instrument that assess the psychological impact of dental aesthetics was used in prosthodontics patients that were treated at UBT Dental University Clinic. The aim of the study was to assess the effects of dental esthetics into the patient’s dental self-confidence, social impact, psychological impact, and aesthetic attitude. We analyzed the gender difference between women and men and noticed a difference in their attitude towards dental aesthetics and its impact in four dimensions.