Open AccessEffect of malocclusion on the self-esteem of adolescents
Author(s) -
Salwa Taibah,
Fadia M Al-Hummayani
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of orthodontic science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.298
H-Index - 4
eISSN - 2278-1897
pISSN - 2278-0203
DOI - 10.4103/jos.jos_16_17
Subject(s) - overjet , malocclusion , crowding , medicine , self esteem , dentistry , orthodontics , significant difference , oral health , psychology , clinical psychology , neuroscience
Esthetics plays an essential role in orthodontic treatment. The psychological effects of malocclusion are an inspiration to improve one's esthetics and seek treatment.