Assessing the impact of dentofacial relationship on self satisfaction and self evaluation in 12 - 15 years old students in Qazvin in 2001

The aims of this study were to assess the impact of dentofacial relationships and sex on: Self evaluation and self satisfaction in 12-15 years old students in Qazvin in 2003, and to determine the correlation between type of school and variables determining malocclusion with self evaluation and self satisfaction. Method & Materials: A cross – sectional study two stage – cluster sampling was carried out among 120 students (58 girls, 62 boys) aged 12 – 15 years who attended 4 guidance – schools (2 public, 2 private) in Qazvin in 2003. All samples were examined clinically and a questionnaire was used to assess their self evaluation and self satisfaction. Data were analyzed by the means on Chi – square and Fisher exact test. Overjet, crowding and severe maxillary irregularity were significantly related to self evaluation. Overjet and severe mandibular irregularity were related to self satisfaction. No sex difference was found. Type of school was not a significant factor affecting self evaluation and self satisfaction. High level of self satisfaction has been found in the students. However, the majority of student had mid level of self evaluation. Overjet is the only variable significant in 12-15 year old students affecting both self evaluation and self satisfaction. Subjective esthetic measure should be incorporated to clinical esthetic criteria. Good communication between dentist and patient is important in analyzing and planning esthetic treatment according to individual needs and desires.Keywords: