Naslov
The association between self-esteem and self- perceived aesthetic component of smile among teenagers

Autori
Budimir, Mihaela ; Tadin, Antonija ; Gavić, Lidia

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
6th International Congress of the Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb in co- organization with the Croatian Society for Minimum Intervention Dentistry CMA: „Science and Clinical Work Sinergy“ / Jukić Krmek, Silvana ; Miletić, Ivana - Zagreb : Stomatolški fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, 2022, 441-446

Skup
VI. kongres s Zavoda za endodonciju i restaurativnu stomatologiju Stomatološkog fakulteta Sveučilišta u Zagrebu = 6th International Congress of the Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb

Mjesto i datum
Zagreb, Hrvatska, 21.10.2022. - 22.10.2022

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Recenziran

Ključne riječi
aesthetics ; self-esteem

Sažetak
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the self-esteem of teenagers and the evaluation of the aesthetic component of their smiles. Materials and methods: The research was conducted through physical questionnaires in the schools of Split-Dalmatia County on 413 students aged 13 to 18. The first part contained general and demographic questions, as well as a question about the use and desire to use orthodontic therapy. In the second part, according to the photo of the aesthetic component of the IOTN index, the respondents assessed the aesthetics of their smiles, placing themselves in one of the ten degrees of the aesthetic element of the IOTN index. The third part consisted of Coopersmith’s self-esteem questionnaire. After completing the questionnaire, the doctor of dental medicine determined the aesthetics of each child’s smile. Results: The connection between the self-esteem of teenagers and the assessment of the aesthetic component of their own smile has been proven. Those who rated their aesthetics as better have higher self-esteem. The correlation coefficient between the assessment of smile aesthetics by the child and the doctor of dental medicine is R = 0.556 (P ≤ 0.001). In addition, a significant difference was observed between the self-esteem of those subjects who assessed their aesthetics equally to the doctor of dental medicine and those who considered their smile aesthetics as lower than whether the doctor of dental medicine estimated it (P = 0.032). Conclusion: There is an association between the self-concept of smile aesthetics and the individual’s self-esteem.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Dentalna medicina

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