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A estética do sorriso: a saúde oral e qualidade de vida
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Objetivo: Avaliar o impacto das preocupações estéticas relacionadas com o sorriso na qualidade de vida, incluindo o bem-estar psicológico e social, numa amostra de pacientes franceses; destacar a importância atribuída à saúde oral e à estética do sorriso, examinando a perceção dos pacientes sobre esses fatores.
Métodos: Estudo transversal com questionário online aplicado a adultos franceses.
Resultados: A amostra foi composta por 210 adultos, maioritariamente mulheres (73,8%), com maioria na faixa etária entre 18-25 anos (42,9%). A maioria (63,8%) escova os dentes duas vezes por dia, mas menos da metade consulta o médico dentista anualmente (47,1%), com 16,2% apenas em caso de dor e 21% menos de uma vez por ano. A higiene oral (58,1%) e a saúde oral (65,2%) são consideradas "importantíssimas". A frequência da escovagem dentária é influenciada pela importância atribuída à higiene oral (χ² = 50,597, p < 0,001) e pela opinião sobre a própria higiene oral (χ² = 99,521, p < 0,001). A saúde oral não influencia a regularidade das visitas ao médico dentista (χ² = 23,574, p = 0,073). O género influencia a opinião sobre a própria higiene oral (χ² = 8,522, p = 0,036). Um sorriso com exposição gengival média é considerado o mais harmonioso (42,4%). A preferência pelo sorriso harmonioso é influenciada estatisticamente pelo género (χ² = 16,892, p = 0,01), mas não pela idade (χ² = 16,455, p = 0,561). Cerca de 67,6% consideram a estética do sorriso "muito importante" ou "importantíssima". A maioria (51%) considera o seu sorriso "correto", com opiniões influenciadas por género e idade (χ² = 13,438, p = 0,009 e χ² = 32,344, p = 0,001). A maioria (49%) deseja mudar algo no sorriso, principalmente a cor dos dentes (44,7%), sendo as limitações financeiras o maior obstáculo (27,1%). O sorriso impacta a autoestima (96,2%) e as interações sociais e profissionais (92,9%). Além disso, 36,7% consideram "importante" o sorriso de outra pessoa durante uma interação. A maioria (87,1%) não foi discriminada por causa do sorriso. No PIDAQ, houve impacto moderado a frequente em "autoconfiança dentária", "impacto psicológico" e "impacto social", e leve a ocasional em "preocupações estéticas".
Conclusão: A estética do sorriso e a saúde oral impactam significativamente na qualidade de vida, influenciando a comunicação entre pacientes e profissionais de saúde, bem como os resultados clínicos. A frequência variada de consultas no médico dentista destaca a necessidade de consciencialização sobre visitas regulares. A valorização da estética do sorriso varia por género e é limitada por desafios financeiros, ressaltando a importância de considerar fatores demográficos no atendimento estético dentário. A discriminação baseada na aparência do sorriso indica a necessidade de uma maior inclusão na medicina dentária estética. Os resultados do PIDAQ mostram um impacto psicossocial significativo da estética do sorriso na autoconfiança, bem-estar psicológico e interações sociais. Promover educação e consciencialização sobre a estética do sorriso e a saúde oral é crucial para um impacto positivo duradouro.
Objective: To assess the impact of aesthetic concerns related to the smile on quality of life, including psychological and social well-being, in a sample of French patients. This study highlights the importance attributed to oral health and smile aesthetics, examining patients' perceptions of these factors. Methods: Cross-sectional study with an online questionnaire administered to French adults. Results: The sample comprised 210 adults, predominantly women (73.8%) and aged 18-25 years (42.9%). Most respondents (63.8%) brushed their teeth twice daily, but less than half visited the dentist annually (47.1%), with 16.2% visiting only in case of pain and 21% less than once a year. Oral hygiene (58.1%) and oral health (65.2%) were considered "extremely important." Brushing frequency was influenced by the importance attributed to oral hygiene (χ² = 50.597, p < 0.001) and self-assessment of oral hygiene (χ² = 99.521, p < 0.001). The importance attributed to oral health did not influence the regularity of dental visits (χ² = 23.574, p = 0.073). Gender influenced opinions on personal oral hygiene (χ² = 8.522, p = 0.036). A smile with medium gingival exposure was considered the most harmonious (42.4%). Preferences for the most harmonious smile were influenced by gender (χ² = 16.892, p = 0.01) but not by age (χ² = 16.455, p = 0.561). About 67.6% considered smile aesthetics "very important" or "extremely important." A majority (51%) viewed their smile as "adequate," with opinions influenced by gender and age (χ² = 13.438, p = 0.009 and χ² = 32.344, p = 0.001). Most respondents (49%) wished to change something about their smile, primarily tooth colour (44.7%), with financial constraints being the most frequent obstacle (27.1%). The smile impacted self-esteem (96.2%) and social and professional interactions (92.9%). Additionally, 36.7% considered another person's smile "important" during interactions. Most respondents (87.1%) had not faced discrimination due to their smile. The PIDAQ questionnaire revealed moderate to frequent impacts in "dental self-confidence," "psychological impact," and "social impact," with mild to occasional impact in "aesthetic concerns." Conclusion: Smile aesthetics and oral health significantly impact quality of life, influencing communication between patients and healthcare professionals and contributing to clinical outcomes. The varied frequency of dental visits underscores the need for increased awareness about regular check-ups. The value placed on smile aesthetics varies by gender and is constrained by financial challenges, highlighting the importance of considering demographic factors in aesthetic dental care. Minimal discrimination based on smile appearance indicates a need for greater inclusion in aesthetic dentistry. PIDAQ results demonstrate significant psychosocial impacts of dental aesthetics on self-confidence, psychological well-being, and social interactions. Promoting education and awareness about smile aesthetics and oral health is crucial for lasting positive impacts.
Objective: To assess the impact of aesthetic concerns related to the smile on quality of life, including psychological and social well-being, in a sample of French patients. This study highlights the importance attributed to oral health and smile aesthetics, examining patients' perceptions of these factors. Methods: Cross-sectional study with an online questionnaire administered to French adults. Results: The sample comprised 210 adults, predominantly women (73.8%) and aged 18-25 years (42.9%). Most respondents (63.8%) brushed their teeth twice daily, but less than half visited the dentist annually (47.1%), with 16.2% visiting only in case of pain and 21% less than once a year. Oral hygiene (58.1%) and oral health (65.2%) were considered "extremely important." Brushing frequency was influenced by the importance attributed to oral hygiene (χ² = 50.597, p < 0.001) and self-assessment of oral hygiene (χ² = 99.521, p < 0.001). The importance attributed to oral health did not influence the regularity of dental visits (χ² = 23.574, p = 0.073). Gender influenced opinions on personal oral hygiene (χ² = 8.522, p = 0.036). A smile with medium gingival exposure was considered the most harmonious (42.4%). Preferences for the most harmonious smile were influenced by gender (χ² = 16.892, p = 0.01) but not by age (χ² = 16.455, p = 0.561). About 67.6% considered smile aesthetics "very important" or "extremely important." A majority (51%) viewed their smile as "adequate," with opinions influenced by gender and age (χ² = 13.438, p = 0.009 and χ² = 32.344, p = 0.001). Most respondents (49%) wished to change something about their smile, primarily tooth colour (44.7%), with financial constraints being the most frequent obstacle (27.1%). The smile impacted self-esteem (96.2%) and social and professional interactions (92.9%). Additionally, 36.7% considered another person's smile "important" during interactions. Most respondents (87.1%) had not faced discrimination due to their smile. The PIDAQ questionnaire revealed moderate to frequent impacts in "dental self-confidence," "psychological impact," and "social impact," with mild to occasional impact in "aesthetic concerns." Conclusion: Smile aesthetics and oral health significantly impact quality of life, influencing communication between patients and healthcare professionals and contributing to clinical outcomes. The varied frequency of dental visits underscores the need for increased awareness about regular check-ups. The value placed on smile aesthetics varies by gender and is constrained by financial challenges, highlighting the importance of considering demographic factors in aesthetic dental care. Minimal discrimination based on smile appearance indicates a need for greater inclusion in aesthetic dentistry. PIDAQ results demonstrate significant psychosocial impacts of dental aesthetics on self-confidence, psychological well-being, and social interactions. Promoting education and awareness about smile aesthetics and oral health is crucial for lasting positive impacts.
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Estética do sorriso Saúde oral Qualidade de vida Dental aesthetics Oral health Quality of life