Self-perception and malocclusion and their relation to oral appearance and function

Ciência & Saúde Coletiva

Sílvia Helena De Carvalho Sales Peres²  Suzana Goya²  Karine Laura Cortellazzi¹  Gláucia Maria Bovi Ambrosano¹  Marcelo De Castro Meneghim¹  Antonio Carlos Pereira¹ 

[1] ,Universidade de São Paulo Departamento de Odontopediatria Ortodontia e Saúde Coletiva Bauru SP

关键词: Malocclusion;    Adolescent health;    Self concept;    Oral health;    Má oclusão;    Saúde do adolescente;    Autoimagem;    Saúde bucal;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S1413-81232011001100011

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between malocclusion and self-perception of oral appearance/function, in 12/15-year-old Brazilian adolescents. The cluster sample consisted of 717 teenagers attending 24 urban public (n=611) and 5 rural public (n=107) schools in Maringá/PR. Malocclusion was measured using the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI), in accordance with WHO recommendations. A parental questionnaire was applied to collect information on esthetic perception level and oral variables related to oral health. Univariate and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed. Multiple logistic regression confirmed that for 12-year-old, missing teeth (OR=2.865) and presence of openbite (open occlusal relationship) (OR=2.865) were risk indicators for speech capability. With regard to 15-year-old, presence of mandibular overjet (horizontal overlap) (OR=4.016) was a risk indicator for speech capability and molar relationship (OR=1.661) was a risk indicator for chewing capability. The impact of malocclusion on adolescents' life was confirmed in this study. Speech and chewing capability were associated with orthodontic deviations, which should be taken into consideration in oral health planning, to identify risk groups and improve community health services.

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