Title
Impact of dental aesthetics on psychosocial well-being: A cross-sectional study
Authors
Irish Guangchuiliu Pamei*, Anil Sharma, Omar Mukhtar, Sanatomba Thingujam, Karanjyot Kaur & Sumanta Saikia
Affiliation
Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge, Kalka Dental College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India; *Corresponding author
Irish Guangchuiliu Pamei - E-mail: irishchuipamei@gmail.com
Anil Sharma - E-mail: drsharmaanil@gmail.com
Omar Mukhtar - E-mail: bhatumee@gmail.com
Sanatomba Thingujam - E-mail: sanathingujam@gmail.com
Karanjyot Kaur - E-mail: karanjyotkaur2906@gmail.com
Sumanta Saikia - E-mail: sumantasaikia64@gmail.com
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received January 1, 2026; Revised January 31, 2026; Accepted January 31, 2026, Published January 31, 2026
Abstract
The lack of awareness about dental treatments and gender differences in aesthetic preferences affect the relationship between dental aesthetics, psychosocial well-being. Therefore, it is of interest to enhance understanding of the relationship between dental aesthetics and psychosocial well-being, and dental confidence among non-dental students, highlighting gender differences and awareness gaps. Hence, a total of 400 students were surveyed using the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetics Questionnaire (PIDAQ). The results highlight the significant influence of dental appearance on self-esteem, social interaction, and mental health. A greater desire for dental aesthetic improvement was observed among females, and there was a notable lack of awareness about available dental treatments. Thus, we show the impact of dental aesthetics on psychosocial well-being and dental confidence among non-dental students at Kalka Dental College, Meerut, with a focus on awareness and gender differences.
Keywords
Dental aesthetics, dental confidence, psychosocial impact, self-esteem, treatment awareness
Citation
Pamei et al. Bioinformation 22(1): 61-65 (2026)
Edited by
Ritik Kashwani
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
