Body Image and Psychological Impact of Dental Appearance in Adolescents with Malocclusion: A Preliminary Exploratory Study

• Main Authors: Federica Sicari (Author), Emanuele Maria Merlo (Author), Giulia Gentile (Author), Riccardo Nucera (Author), Marco Portelli (Author), Salvatore Settineri (Author), Liam Alexander MacKenzie Myles (Author), Angela Militi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Body image and psychosocial functioning represent central challenges during adolescence and early adulthood. Malocclusion, defined as an irregularity in the alignment of the teeth, is known to negatively influence psychological outcomes. The current study aimed to elucidate the role of m...