Aesthetic dental treatment, orofacial appearance, and life satisfaction of Finnish and Brazilian adults.
Lucas Arrais de CamposJuliana Alvares Duarte Bonini CamposJoão Paulo Marôco DomingosTimo PeltomäkiPublished in: PloS one (2023)
Demand for ADT is influenced by sociodemographic and cultural factors. Greater societal pressure on physical appearance is observed among women in Western countries. In countries with high socioeconomic inequalities, consumerism and social prestige are involved in this demand. Self-perception of orofacial appearance plays a significant role in individuals' subjective well-being. Therefore, the planning of aesthetic treatments in the orofacial region should consider the patient's perceptions and social context.