Open AccessBody dysmorphic disorder: Diagnosis, clinical aspects and treatment strategies
Author(s) -
Rajiv Ahluwalia,
Navneet Kaur Bhatia,
Pradeep Kumar,
Parvinder Kaur
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_669_15
Subject(s) - body dysmorphic disorder , medicine , medline , dentistry , psychiatry , political science , law
With the increased demand to undertake dental aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, it is imperative for all dental clinicians to have an understanding of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Patient's preoccupations with perceived defect in appearance or excessive concern about minimal flaws are among diagnostic criteria of BDD. Such patients are difficult to please and often undergo cosmetic procedures such as orthodontic treatment.