The Psychosocial Impact on the Dental Aesthetics of Missing Anterior Teeth Patients: A Questionnaire Study

Authors: Popa D, Şimon FA, Tent PA, Ispas A, Juncar R, Țig IA, Buduru S* and Constantiniuc M

DOI: 10.23880/oajds-16000330

Volume 7, Issue 2

Abstract

Objective: This study was conducted to report and analyze patients' attitudes towards dental aesthetics. Material and methods: A survey was conducted based on an original questionnaire containing 16 questions. The questionnaires were distributed online or directly listed on paper, to the patients of the Department of Dental Prosthetics, Faculty of Dentistry from Cluj-Napoca. Results: A significant percentage of participants (80.2%) consider that the group of teeth that most influences the dento-facial aesthetics are the central incisors. Among a total of 641 respondents 76.3% were females and 23.7 % males and 85% come from urban areas. Conclusion: The central incisors play a key role, essential in oral rehabilitation.

Keywords: Cosmetic Dentistry; Central Incisor; Smile

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