Table 2 The self-esteem of the participants according to the matching between the assessment of smile aesthetics by the participants and the dentist
From: The association between self-esteem and aesthetic component of smile among adolescents
N (%) | Self-esteem of the participants M (IQR) | |
|---|---|---|
The participant and the dentist assessed the aesthetics of the smile equally | 178 (43.10%) | 18.5 (6)a |
The participant that the aesthetic of his smile was better than the doctor of dental medicine estimated | 177 (42.86%) | 17 (7) |
The participant estimated that the aesthetic of his smile was worse than the doctor of dental medicine estimated | 58 (14.4%) | 16 (7)a |
P = 0.020 |