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dc.contributor.author | Farzana Memon | |
dc.contributor.author | Salwa Memon | |
dc.contributor.author | Muhammad Muslim Khahro | |
dc.contributor.author | Abdul Salam Memon | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2018-11-12T09:20:28Z | |
dc.date.available | 2018-11-12T09:20:28Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2018-10-01 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 2220-7562 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/7688 | |
dc.description.abstract | Objective: This cross-sectional observational study was accomplished at Isra University to evaluate the self-apprehension of dental students related to their own smile. Material and Methods: This study was comprised of 166 dental students belonging to both genders. A structured selfadministered questionnaire was used to conduct a survey among undergraduate dental students at all study levels in Isra University. Questionnaire was designed to observe the self-apprehension and satisfaction of students with reference to their dental appearance. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics via 21st version of SPSS. 0.05% was established as the level of significance. Results: 166 students (32 males and 134 females) participated in this survey. 32.5% students were shy as against 91.6% students who were bold at smiling in public. 55.4% students preferred to be photographed from side pose while 69.9% were inspired by other’s smile. In terms of teeth dimensions, 60.2%, 54.8% and 46.4% students were gratified with the length, breadth and form of their teeth respectively. Conclusion: This study concludes that greater number of dental student were self-assured regarding their apprehension on their own dental appearance. Majority of the females though contented with the dimensions and contour of their teeth, urged to have lighter teeth. | en_US |
dc.description.sponsorship | JBUMDC | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | Bahria University Medical and Dental College Karachi | en_US |
dc.relation.ispartofseries | 8;4 | |
dc.subject | Self-apprehension, dental appearance, smile, dental students | en_US |
dc.title | To Evaluate The Self-Apprehension Of Dental Students About Their Own Smile Aesthetics | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |