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July 26, 2026Journal of Esthetic and Restorative DentistryOpen Access

Psychosocial Impact of Dental Esthetics in Adolescents With Malocclusion: A Patient‐Reported Study

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MJMatea JurgecSPSara PavlovićBŽBarbara Živaljić

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Overview

Randomized trial explores psychosocial impact of malocclusion in adolescents, highlighting treatment relevance.

Key Points

  • The study aims to assess the psychosocial impact of dental esthetics in adolescents with malocclusion.
  • 254 adolescents from orthodontic clinics in Croatia completed the Malocclusion Impact Questionnaire, the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Esthetics Questionnaire, and assessed their dental satisfaction.
  • Statistical analyses included correlational assessments between MIQ and PIDAQ, along with exploring influences of gender and age on impacts.
  • The Croatian MIQ showed strong internal consistency (α = 0.92).
  • A strong correlation was found between MIQ and PIDAQ domains (r = -0.58 to -0.76, p < 0.001).
  • Older female adolescents experienced a greater psychosocial impact of malocclusion (p < 0.001).

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Jurgec et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a7b4d3aea3239cd78672https://doi.org/10.1111/jerd.70237
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