Psychosocial impact and self-esteem in patients seeking dental aesthetic treatment: a cross-sectional study using PIDAQ and RSES
The demand for dental aesthetic treatment is significantly associated with individuals' psychological wellbeing and self-esteem. Therefore, when planning restorative and prosthetic treatments, it is essential to consider not only functional aspects but also the physical, social, and psychological dimensions of dental aesthetics.
Authors
- Özgün Kokoz Çitaker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2921-6257)
- Simge Gümüş Ayaz
- Gokce Kececi
Institutions
- Batman University (TR)
- Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Published
- 2026-01-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1745236
- Primary Topic
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00