Table 3 Self-esteem of the subjects regarding gender and orthodontic treatment
From: The association between self-esteem and aesthetic component of smile among adolescents
N (%) | M (IQR) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gender | Female | 249 | 16 (5) | P ≤ 0.001 |
Male | 164 | 19 (8) | ||
Have you ever had orthodontic treatment? | No | 247 | 16 (8) | P = 0.002 |
Yes | 166 | 19 (6) | ||
Do you currently have orthodontic treatment? | No | 320 | 17 (7,75) | P = 0.113 |
Yes | 93 | 19 (7) | ||
Would you like to have orthodontic treatment? | No | 267 | 18 (7) | P = 0.006 |
Yes | 146 | 16 (7) |