Psychological impact of visible differences in patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies
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Psychological impact of visible differences in patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies
BACKGROUND Patients with craniofacial anomalies often have appearance concerns and related social anxiety which can affect their quality of life. This study assessed the psychological impact of facial and dental appearance in patients with craniofacial anomalies in comparison to a general population control group. METHODS The study involved 102 adult patients (51% male) with congenital cranio...
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عنوان ژورنال: Progress in Orthodontics
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2196-1042
DOI: 10.1186/s40510-015-0078-9