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The Evaluation of body dysmorphic disorder in adult orthodontic patients
Abstract
Introduction: The present study aimed to evaluate body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in orthodontic patients. Also, the relation between demographic factors and BDD was investigated.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was performed on 320 patients referred to the dental clinic. Participants were excluded if they had craniofacial syndromes, visible physical inabilities, mental diseases such as depression and OCD, and required orthognathic surgery. The YBOCS-BDD was used to assess BDD. Fisher’s exact test was performed using SPSS Version 24 at the significance level of P=0.05.
Results: 47.5% of patients were normal and 34.4% had mild BDD and 17.2% had moderate BDD, and only 0.9% of the patients had severe BDD. A significant relation was found between gender and BDD, and between marital status and BDD. (P=0.004 and P<0.001, respectively). The relation of age and severity of BDD was not statistically significant.
Conclusion: BDD disorder in orthodontic patients is more common in women and single people. In this regard, it is recommended that cosmetic clinicians be careful in accepting patients with a history of mental and personality problems, multiple and frequent esthetic surgeries, and if necessary, persuade and refer the patient to a psychiatrist and counselor to prevent the consequences.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
March 25, 2022
Submission Date
September 7, 2021
Acceptance Date
February 21, 2022
Published in Issue
Year 2022 Volume: 25 Number: 1
EndNote
Asghari M, Masoumi F, Shirkhouii S (March 1, 2022) The Evaluation of body dysmorphic disorder in adult orthodontic patients. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 25 1 60–64.
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adaj.2025.02.001