The role of age and gender in the relationship between personality traits, quality of life, and decision-making about orthognathic surgery-A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore how age and gender shape the relationship between personality traits, quality of life (QoL), and a patient's decision to undergo surgery for correction of dentofacial deformity.

Methods

In a cross-sectional study, 108 individuals aged 14-53 years (median age 18 years; interquartile range 17-26) with a moderate to very great need for surgery according to the Index of Orthognathic Functional Treatment Need were assessed. There were 43% adolescents (≤17 years) and 68% females. Participants completed validated questionnaires measuring personality characteristics (Big Five Inventory, Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale, and Self-Esteem Scale), along with the Orthognathic Quality of Life Questionnaire. The decision to accept or refuse surgery was recorded.

SUBMITTER: Vidakovic R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12810834 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature