Changes in Depression and Esthetic Perception After Orthognathic Surgery
Recruiting · NCT07702448 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: Kırıkkale University
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →What this trial is about
This study aims to evaluate changes in depressive symptoms and subjective esthetic perception before and after bimaxillary orthognathic surgery in patients with different types of malocclusion. The study will analyze anonymized clinical data and questionnaire responses to assess the impact of orthognathic surgery on psychological well-being and esthetic perception.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years to 40 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Adults aged 18 to 40 years.
- Individuals without systemic diseases.
- Patients with an indication for bimaxillary orthognathic surgery.
- Patients who complete the study questionnaires 1 week before surgery and 6 months after surgery.
- Individuals who use at least one of the following social media platforms: Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, X, TikTok, or Telegram.
- Individuals who provide written informed consent to participate in the study.
- Patients scheduled to undergo treatment at the Faculty of Dentistry, Kırıkkale University.
Exclusion criteria
- Patients without an indication for bimaxillary orthognathic surgery or those undergoing single-jaw surgery only.
- Individuals with systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes mellitus, hypertension, or thyroid disorders).
- Patients with a diagnosed psychiatric disorder.
- Patients with a history of previous orthognathic surgery.
- Patients scheduled to undergo additional esthetic procedures (e.g., genioplasty, botulinum toxin injection, or dermal filler treatment).
- Individuals who decline to participate or do not provide written informed consent.
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Kırıkkale University Faculty of Dentistry - Kirikkale, Kırıkkale, Turkey (Türkiye)