Prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder among patients seeking orthodontic treatment

ConclusionFrom our study, the prevalence of BDD among orthodontic patients was 5.2%. The orthodontist should be aware of the high prevalence of BDD among orthodontic patients and identify the expectations of the patient at the time of history taking and refer the patient to a psychiatrist for diagnosis and appropriate management.
Source: Progress in Orthodontics - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research