Assessment of general bullying and bullying due to appearance of teeth in a sample of 11-16 year-old Peruvian schoolchildren

OBJECTIVE: to assess the incidence of general bullying and bullying due to the appearance of teeth in a sample of 11-16 year-old peruvian schoolchildren. MATERIALS AND METHODS: cross-sectional study with a sample of 218 students aged 11 to 16 years old (13.41±1.44), 109 males, and 153 from a public school. a survey on general bullying and the appearance of teeth was applied using a validated questionnaire. RESULTS: the frequency of general bullying was 32.57 precent, and bullying due to dental appearance was 18.81 percent. general bullying (p=0.005) and dental appearance (p=0.024) were more frequent in the public school, but there were no statistically significant differences according to sex. the highest frequency of general bullying was related to name-calling, which accounted for 47.71 percent. victimization by appearance of teeth in one or two occasions in the last two months accounted for 12.39 percent, according to participating subjects. CONCLUSION: general and tooth-related bullying was more frequent among students in public schools, with no significant differences according to sex.

Evaluation of quality of life in chilean patients with orthognathic surgery: a cohort study / Evaluación de la calidad de vida

Abstract: to compare the presurgical and immediate postsurgical quality of life in Chilean patients with orthognathic surgery. Material and Methods: Cohort study. The study included 30 patients (mean age 20.73, 53.33 percent male) who underwent orthognathic surgery primarily for severe skeletal abnormalities, (17 surgeries, 56.7 percent) and moderate skeletal abnormalities (12 surgeries, 40 percent), from three Chilean hospitals between February and June 2016. Patients were asked to answer the World Health Organization quality of life Bref version questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF) validated in Spanish to measure quality of life (QoL) two weeks before and three months after the surgery. Scores for general QoL and for every domain of QoL were described. Variations in the scores of general QoL were analyzed according to sex and severity of orofacial malformation (mild, moderate or severe) (t-test p<0.05; STATA 10.0). Results: The average score for QoL according to the WHOQOL-BREF scale was 76.43 +/- 13.83 before surgery and 90.5 +/-7.18 three months after surgery (p<0.001). Statistically significant differences according to sex and type of orofacial malformation were found (p<0.01). An increase in the score in all the domains of the WHOQOOL-BREF scale was observed. Conclusion: Orthognathic surgery significantly improved QoL scores in Chilean patients according to the WHOQOL-BREF scale.

Resumen: comparar la calidad de vida pre y postquirúrgica inmediata en pacientes chilenos sometidos a cirugía ortognática. Materiales y método: Estudio de cohorte. Participaron 30 pacientes (edad promedio 20.73, 53.33 por ciento hombres) sometidos a cirugía ortognática, principalmente por anomalía esqueletal severa (17 cirugías, 56.7 por ciento) y moderada (12 cirugías, 40 por ciento) de tres hospitales chilenos entre los meses de febrero y junio del 2016. Cada paciente respondió el cuestionario autocumplido World Health Organization Quality of Life Bref version (WHOQOL-BREF) validado en español para el registro de la calidad de vida (CV) en cirugía ortognática, previo a la cirugía y luego de tres meses postoperatorio. Se describieron los puntajes de CV general y por dominios, se analizaron los cambios en la CV general según sexo y severidad de la malformación orofacial (leve, moderada o severa) (t-test p<0.05; STATA 10.0). Resultados: El promedio del puntaje de CV fue 76.43 +/- 13.83 antes de cirugía y 90.5 +/- 7.18 después de tres meses de cirugía (p<0.001). Las diferencias fueron estadísticamente significativas según sexo y tipo de malformación orofacial (p<0.01). Se observó un aumento de los valores en todos los dominios de la encuesta WHOQOOL- BREF. Conclusión: La cirugía ortognática mejoró significativamente los puntajes de CV en pacientes chilenos según la escala WHOQOL-BREF.

Evaluation of the impact of orthognathic surgery on quality of life

Dental treatment and surgery is a well-established method of correcting dentofacial deformities, and such treatment has an impact on the quality of life of individuals. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of orthognathic surgery on the quality of life of patients receiving treatment at the Universidade Federal do Paraná – UFPR. Clinical data were evaluated for the control group, and a quality-of-life evaluation questionnaire was completed [Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14)]. For the case group, the same data were gathered along with information regarding their dentofacial deformity. The OHIP-14 questionnaire was also completed at three distinct stages of the experiment. The median age in the control group was 23.5 years. In the case group, the predominant gender was female, and the mean age of patients was 29.4 years. There was a statistically significant association between gender and OHIP-14 (p< 0.001). No such association was observed between age and OHIP-14 scores (p= 0.616). In the control group the OHIP-14 median score was 11.5. In the case group, the average OHIP-14 score at was 18 at T0, 21 at T1, and 8 at T2. The results demonstrated a statistically significant association between the three time stages at which OHIP-14 was analyzed (p< 0.001). There was a smaller reduction in the negative impact for transversal deformities of the jaw when compared with other deformities. Orthognathic surgery led to a reduction in the negative effects on the quality of life of patients.

Orofacial functions and quality of life in oral health in subjects with dentofacial deformity / Funções orofaciais e qualidade de vida em saúde oral em indivíduos com deformidade dentofacial

PURPOSE: To investigate the influence of the facial pattern in orofacial functions (OFFs) and quality of life (QoL), and their relationship in individuals with dentofacial deformities (DFD). METHODS: As approved by the Research Ethics Committee, 36 subjects, aged between 18 and 40 years, divided into three groups of seven female and five male participants, i.e., facial pattern I (n=12), pattern II (n=12) and pattern III (n=12), participated in this study. The OFFs were assessed using the MBGR protocol and QoL by the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) questionnaire. Comparisons between OFFs and facial patterns were made using the Kruskal-Wallis test, and the correlation between the facial pattern and QoL by means of Spearman's test, considering a 5% significance level. RESULTS: A significant difference (p<0.05) was observed when comparing patterns I and II, and patterns I and III, with no difference between patterns II and III, neither in the OHIP-14 nor in the MBGR. A significant linear correlation (r=0.666; p<0.05) was verified between the MBGR and the OHIP-14, showing that the worse the OFFs, the worse the QoL. CONCLUSION: The facial pattern influenced the performance of the OFFs and the QoL in individuals presenting DFD, with a greater occurrence of changes for patterns II and III, and the worse the OFFs, the worse the QoL in cases with DFD. .

OBJETIVO: Verificar a influência do Padrão Facial nas funções orofaciais (FOF) e na qualidade de vida (QV), e a relação entre elas em indivíduos com deformidades dentofaciais (DDF). MÉTODOS: Aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. Participaram 36 indivíduos entre 18 e 40 anos de idade, distribuídos em 3 grupos: Padrão I (n=12), Padrão II (n=12) e Padrão III (n=12), sendo 7 mulheres e 5 homens. As FOF foram avaliadas pelo protocolo MBGR e a QV foi aplicado o questionário Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). Para as comparações entre as FOF e os Padrões Faciais, foi aplicado o teste de Kruskal-Wallis, e para a correlação entre Padrão Facial e QV, o coeficiente de correlação de Spearman, considerando nível de significância de 5%. RESULTADOS: Houve diferença significativa (p<0,05) ao comparar os Padrões Faciais I e II, e os Padrões I e III, não tendo sido encontrada diferença entre os Padrões II e III, tanto para o OHIP-14 como para o MBGR. Verificou-se correlação linear significativa (r=0,666; p<0,05) entre o MBGR e o OHIP-14, demonstrando que quanto piores as FOF, pior também a QV. CONCLUSÃO: O Padrão Facial influenciou o desempenho das FOF e a QV em indivíduos com DDF, com maior ocorrência de alterações para os Padrões Faciais II e III. .

Evaluation of life quality of patients submitted to orthognathic surgery

OBJECTIVE: To compare changes related to self-esteem and appearance satisfaction between pre and postsurgical phases in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery and to assess the quality of life and psychosocial changes of these patients six months after surgery. METHODS: A longitudinal observational qualitative study was performed. The sample comprised 15 patients with dentofacial deformities who underwent orthognathic surgery. One questionnaire and two forms were answered during pre and postoperative phases. RESULTS: The results showed that 13.3% of patients demonstrated self-esteem improvement, especially in relation to appearance satisfaction. Improvements were also noted in social, occupational and family relationships. With regard to the assessment of quality of life, according to the World Health Organization questionnaire, the lowest improvement averages corresponded to environmental control. CONCLUSION: Orthognathic surgery brings along many emotional changes that should be considered before and after surgery, since the patients' psychological state may be favorable and/or unfavorable during recovery, influencing their quality of life, self-esteem and appearance satisfaction.

OBJETIVO: comparar as mudanças relacionadas à autoestima e satisfação com aparência, entre o pré-operatório e o pós-operatório, de pacientes submetidos à cirurgia ortognática, e avaliar a qualidade de vida e mudanças psicossociais desses pacientes seis meses após a cirurgia. MÉTODOS: estudo qualitativo, de caráter observacional do tipo longitudinal, com amostra de 15 pacientes que apresentavam deformidades dentofaciais e que foram submetidos à cirurgia ortognática. Foram aplicados um questionário e dois formulários, em duas fases: uma pré-cirúrgica e outra pós-cirúrgica. RESULTADOS: os resultados mostraram que 13,3% dos pacientes obtiveram melhora em relação à autoestima e, principalmente, em relação à satisfação com a aparência. Foi também constatada melhoria nas relações sociais, profissionais e familiares. Em relação à avaliação da qualidade de vida segundo o questionário da Organização Mundial da Saúde, observou-se que a média mais baixa correspondeu ao domínio meio ambiente. CONCLUSÕES: a cirurgia ortognática traz consigo uma carga emocional elevada, que deve ser considerada antes e após o ato cirúrgico, pois o estado psicológico do paciente repercute em fatores favoráveis ou desfavoráveis durante a sua recuperação, influenciando de diferentes formas na qualidade de vida, autoestima e satisfação com a aparência.