Self-Perception of Teeth Alignment and Colour in Adolescents: A Cross-sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with self-perception of teeth alignment and colour in adolescents.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was carried out in public and private schools in Passo Fundo, Brazil. A representative sample of students aged 15 to 19 years were included. The outcome of this study was self-perception of teeth alignment and colour according to selected items from a structured and validated questionnaire (the Child's and Parent's Questionnaire about Teeth Appearance). Bivariate and multivariable analysis, using Poisson regression with robust variance, were used. A P value <.05 was established for statistical significance.

Results

The study included 736 adolescents. The worst self-perception of teeth alignme

SUBMITTER: de Oliveira LV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9275202 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature