Considering malocclusion as a disability
Numerous studies have indicated that a malocclusion possibly affects young people's well-being and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Dento-facial aesthetics may influence how people are judged and may elicit social consequences such as bullying and negative comments. The present stu...
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2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Numerous studies have indicated that a malocclusion possibly affects young people's well-being and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Dento-facial aesthetics may influence how people are judged and may elicit social consequences such as bullying and negative comments. The present study aimed to explore the impact of a malocclusion on young New Zealanders who sought subsidised treatment from the Wish for a Smile (WFAS) organisation and to determine their motivation for seeking care. |
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| Item Description: | 2207-7480 10.21307/aoj-2020-030 |