Body dysmorphic disorder in patients with dentofacial deformity

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...