Abstract
Psychosomatic problems related to orthodontic treatment are a special group of oral psychosomatic disorders. The most frequent complaints are related to aesthetics and occlusion. Most of the patients are children, adolescence or young adults, with special emotional problems. Authors reviewed the most important knowledge related to this specific field, but some general aspects of oral psychosomatics are also discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adaptation, Psychological
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Affective Symptoms / complications
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Affective Symptoms / etiology
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Child
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Dental Occlusion
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Esthetics, Dental / psychology*
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Humans
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Orthodontics, Corrective / psychology*
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Patient Satisfaction
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Physician-Patient Relations
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Psychology, Child
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Psychophysiologic Disorders / etiology*
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Psychophysiologic Disorders / psychology
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Stress, Psychological / complications
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Stress, Psychological / etiology*
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Tooth Abnormalities / psychology*
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Tooth Abnormalities / therapy*