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October 2, 2025

Body dysmorphic disorder in patients with dentofacial deformity

DCDelson da CostaUniversidade Federal do Paraná RSRafaela ScariotUniversidade Federal do Paraná RMRomulo Lazzari MOLINARIUniversidade Federal do Paraná

Key Points

Approximately 27.5% of individuals with body dysmorphic disorder experience suicidal thoughts or attempts.
Assessment used questionnaires like the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Examination and Psychosocial Scale of Facial.
Cross-sectional study compared patients with dentofacial deformities to assess body dysmorphic disorder prevalence.
High dissatisfaction with appearance highlights a need for psychological support in affected individuals.

Abstract

Introduction: Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a psychic change where body and facial self-perception can be completely different from the opinion of other people with whom the individual lives, that is, a feeling of dissatisfaction with their appearance, or also a contrary perception. This dysmorphia occurs in approximately 1% of the population and can reach suicide rates of up to 27.5% in individuals diagnosed with BDD2. Methods: Cross-sectional with comparison group. BDD was assessed by questionnaires: Body Dysmorphic Disorder Examination (BDDE) and Psychosocial Scale of Facial...

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