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Changes in Depression and Esthetic Perception After Orthognathic Surgery
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.
ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT07702448
PhaseNot Applicable
Enrollment18
SponsorKırıkkale University
Age18 Years
SexALL
Conditions studied
Dentofacial Deformities, Malocclusions, Orthognathic Surgery
About this study
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.
Primary outcomes
- Change in Depressive Symptoms (1 week before surgery and 6 months after surgery)
- Change in Quality of Life (1 week before surgery and 6 months after surgery)
- Change in Self-Esteem (1 week before surgery and 6 months after surgery)
Eligibility information
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.
Study locations
- Kırıkkale University Faculty of Dentistry, Kirikkale, Kırıkkale 71450 Turkey (Türkiye)
Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-10-01.