Changes in Depression and Esthetic Perception After Orthognathic Surgery
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Dentofacial Deformities, Malocclusions, Orthognathic Surgery. Basic parameters: 18 years — 40 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Evaluation of Changes in Depressive Symptom Levels and Subjective Esthetic Perception in Patients With Different Types of Malocclusion Following Orthognathic Surgery
Overview
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.
Detailed description
This prospective observational study aims to investigate changes in depressive symptoms and subjective esthetic perception in patients with different types of malocclusion undergoing bimaxillary orthognathic surgery. Participants will be evaluated before surgery and during the postoperative follow-up using validated assessment questionnaires.
The study will analyze anonymized data obtained from routine clinical records and patient-reported questionnaires. Variables to be collected include age, sex, occupation, educational level, social media use, and patients' subjective perceptions of esthetics and depressive symptoms. The findings will contribute to a better understanding of the psychological and esthetic outcomes associated with orthognathic surgery and may help optimize patient evaluation and treatment planning.
Primary outcome measures
- Change in Depressive Symptoms [Time frame: 1 week before surgery and 6 months after surgery]
- Change in Quality of Life [Time frame: 1 week before surgery and 6 months after surgery]
- Change in Self-Esteem [Time frame: 1 week before surgery and 6 months after surgery]
Eligibility criteria
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.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Kırıkkale University Faculty of Dentistry — Kirikkale
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07702448 · Decision No: 2026.06.35