An Analysis and Validation Questionnaire-Based Survey in Hindi on the Psychosocial Effects of Pre‑Treatment Aesthetic Dentistry from Delhi NCR

Abstract

Purpose: One of the many tools used to assess several facets of oral health‑related quality of life in individuals with dental aesthetic deficits is the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetic Questionnaire (PIDAQ). The PIDAQ, however, was created for orthodontic patients, who usually possess different aesthetic concerns than those receiving prosthodontic treatment. Aim: Analyzing and confirming in Hindi the psychosocial effects of pretreatment dental aesthetics among patients in Delhi NCR is the study’s main objective. Materials and Methods: The survey was conducted with 323 participants, ranging in age from 18 to 70 years, with a balanced gender distribution. The inquiries centred on the perceived psychosocial effects of aesthetic prosthodontic therapies being received by all individuals. Result: The comparative evaluation of the mean and standard deviation for dental self confidence, social impact, psychological impact, and aesthetic concern parameters, respectively, are 14.6423, 7.0307, 5.3344; 3.6503; 68727, 2.02575, 3.26876, and 1.36115. Conclusion: Dental aesthetics have a profound psychosocial influence on prosthodontic patients, influencing their self‑esteem, social interactions, emotional well‑being, and professional success. By addressing aesthetic concerns through prosthodontic interventions, patients can experience profound improvements in their overall quality of life.