The impact of self-image in children with impaired dental aesthetics – case reports

Vol. 12 – Number 46 – 2021 CLINICAL DENTISTRY NOTEBOOK Case report Page 104-110 The impact of self-image in children with impaired dental aesthetics – case reports Jéssica Mendes Damasceno1 Lorena Vieira Frota2 Rafaella Alves Costa Pinto3 Felipe Rezende Albuquerque1 Armando Rodrigues Lopes Pereira Neto4 Leila Maués Oliveira Hanna5 Abstract During the development phase, the child is in the process of building human and social relationships. Smile aesthetics is an important point in the individual self-image and may interfere in his interaction with society and self-esteem. Thus, when smile harmony is impaired, the child’s self-image may be altered, promoting marks on her personality that may be perpetuated until adulthood. This case study analyzed the interference of dental rehabilitation in two children that had impaired aesthetics, qualitatively measuring through psychoanalysis, the impact that the aesthetics factor can have on self-image during the childhood. Psychological analysis and oral aesthetics rehabilitation were used as methodology, and rehabilitation varied according to the needs of each case. At the end of the treatment it was concluded that the aesthetics dental rehabilitation provided to these children development of psychic-emotional balance, enabling them a better social life. Descriptors: Pediatric Dentistry, self-image, child Psychology, dental aesthetics. 1 MSc. In Periodontics – UFPA. 2 Spe. in Pediatric Dentistry – ABO. 3 Dental Surgeon – ESAMAZ. 4 Dr. in Implantodontics – UFSC. 5 Dr. in Pediatric Dentistry – Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul. DOI: 10.24077/2021;1246-104110