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Correlation between self-esteem and stress after orthodontic treatment in the adolescents

kyung Hee Lee 1 heashoon Lee 2

1동서대학교
2한남대학교

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ABSTRACT

Objectives : The purpose of the study was to investigate the correlation between self-esteem and stress after orthodontic treatment in the adolescents. Methods : A self-reported questionnaires was filled out by 347 high school students from September 23 to October 11, 2013. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, χ2-test, Fisher's exact test, t-test and Pearson correlation coefficient by SPSS 20.0 program. Results : Among 347 students, 25.4% of the students experienced orthodontic treatment. Significant differences existed in gender, satisfaction with dental appearance, uncomfortable level of biting and chewing, recognition of orthodontic treatment in orthodontic treatment group and non-treatment group. Self esteem was lower in orthodontic treatment group and stress was higher in orthodontic group. Self esteem had a negative correlation with stress. Conclusions : There existed the close relationship between self-esteem, stress, and dental malocclusion in the adolescents.

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