Dental health between self-perception, clinical evaluation and body image dissatisfaction – a cross-sectional study in mixed dentition pre-pubertal children

Dental health between self-perception, clinical evaluation and body image dissatisfaction – a cross-sectional study in mixed dentition pre-pubertal children

Abstract Background Self-perception of oral health status is a multidimensional construct that includes psychological, psychosocial and functional aspects of oral health. Contemporary concepts suggest that the evaluation of health needs should focus on clinical standards and socio-dental indicators...

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Main Authors: Ancuta Banu, Costela Șerban, Marius Pricop, Horatiu Urechescu, Brigitha Vlaicu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Self-perception of oral health
Mixed dentition
Decayed teeth
Body dissatisfaction
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-018-0542-2

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