To Evaluate The Self-Apprehension Of Dental Students About Their Own Smile Aesthetics
Objective: This cross-sectional observational study was accomplished at Isra University to evaluate the self-apprehension of dental students related to their own smile. Material and Methods: This study was comprised of 166 dental students belonging to both genders. A structured selfadministered que...
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Bahria Univerisy Health Sciences, Campus Karachi
2021-03-01
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Objective: This cross-sectional observational study was accomplished at Isra University to evaluate the self-apprehension
of dental students related to their own smile.
Material and Methods: This study was comprised of 166 dental students belonging to both genders. A structured selfadministered questionnaire was used to conduct a survey among undergraduate dental students at all study levels in Isra
University. Questionnaire was designed to observe the self-apprehension and satisfaction of students with reference to their
dental appearance.
Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics via 21st version of SPSS. 0.05% was established as the level of significance.
Results: 166 students (32 males and 134 females) participated in this survey. 32.5% students were shy as against 91.6%
students who were bold at smiling in public. 55.4% students preferred to be photographed from side pose while 69.9%
were inspired by other’s smile.
In terms of teeth dimensions, 60.2%, 54.8% and 46.4% students were gratified with the length, breadth and form of their
teeth respectively.
Conclusion: This study concludes that greater number of dental student were self-assured regarding their apprehension
on their own dental appearance. Majority of the females though contented with the dimensions and contour of their teeth,
urged to have lighter teeth.
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| spelling | doaj-art-f2ece19e0d0847ccbf441d3798ce2d632025-08-20T02:45:07ZengBahria Univerisy Health Sciences, Campus KarachiJournal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College2220-75622617-94822021-03-018410.51985/JBUMDC2018053To Evaluate The Self-Apprehension Of Dental Students About Their Own Smile AestheticsFarzana MemonSalwa MemonMuhammad Muslim KhahroAbdul Salam Memon Objective: This cross-sectional observational study was accomplished at Isra University to evaluate the self-apprehension of dental students related to their own smile. Material and Methods: This study was comprised of 166 dental students belonging to both genders. A structured selfadministered questionnaire was used to conduct a survey among undergraduate dental students at all study levels in Isra University. Questionnaire was designed to observe the self-apprehension and satisfaction of students with reference to their dental appearance. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics via 21st version of SPSS. 0.05% was established as the level of significance. Results: 166 students (32 males and 134 females) participated in this survey. 32.5% students were shy as against 91.6% students who were bold at smiling in public. 55.4% students preferred to be photographed from side pose while 69.9% were inspired by other’s smile. In terms of teeth dimensions, 60.2%, 54.8% and 46.4% students were gratified with the length, breadth and form of their teeth respectively. Conclusion: This study concludes that greater number of dental student were self-assured regarding their apprehension on their own dental appearance. Majority of the females though contented with the dimensions and contour of their teeth, urged to have lighter teeth. https://jbumdc.bahria.edu.pk/index.php/ojs/article/view/524Self-apprehension, dental appearance, smile, dental students |
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| title | To Evaluate The Self-Apprehension Of Dental Students About Their Own Smile Aesthetics |
| title_full | To Evaluate The Self-Apprehension Of Dental Students About Their Own Smile Aesthetics |
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| title_short | To Evaluate The Self-Apprehension Of Dental Students About Their Own Smile Aesthetics |
| title_sort | to evaluate the self apprehension of dental students about their own smile aesthetics |
| topic | Self-apprehension, dental appearance, smile, dental students |
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