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To review existing evidence on the connection between body dysmorphic disorder and orthodontic treatment need.

May 20, 2026Journal of Personalized MedicineOpen Access

The Relationship Between Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Orthodontic Treatment Need: A Systematic Review

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TTTheoklitos TsaprazlisNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens KLKonstantinos LappasNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens MMMiltiadis A. MakrygiannakisNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Systematic review uncovers an inconsistent link between body dysmorphic disorder and orthodontic treatment need, suggesting personalized assessment is vital.

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To review existing evidence on the connection between body dysmorphic disorder and orthodontic treatment need.
Systematic search of five electronic databases through March 2026.
Included studies on individuals undergoing orthodontic treatment evaluated for BDD and treatment need assessed by orthodontic indices.
Risk of bias was assessed using the ROBINS-E tool.
Four observational studies met inclusion criteria, synthesizing findings narratively due to heterogeneity.
Negative association between BDD and orthodontic treatment need reported in two studies using IOTN-DHC.
No significant relationship found in studies using IOTN-AC and ICON.

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Tsaprazlis et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d50dcf03e14405aa9cf9c https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm16050271

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Systematic review uncovers an inconsistent link between body dysmorphic disorder and orthodontic treatment need, suggesting personalized assessment is vital.

The Relationship Between Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Orthodontic Treatment Need: A Systematic Review

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The Relationship Between Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Orthodontic Treatment Need: A Systematic Review

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