Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Orthodontic Patients
Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Orthodontic Patients
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正畸患者的身体畸形障碍
DOI：
10.5005/jp-journals-10015-1202
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发表时间：
2013
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通讯作者：
S. Jain
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作者：
B. Avinash;B. Avinash;B. Shivalinga;S. Jain
When a new patient seeks orthodontic treatment, the orthodontist is obliged to treat the patient. But if that patient has a complaint which is inconspicuous or if he/she is not satisfied with the treatment provided, it worries the orthodontist what has to be done further. There are a number of patients having a level of psychological distress that warrants intervention. Such patients visit the orthodontists for the correction of their 'imagined' defect. These patients are known to have body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). In this article, we have made an attempt to create awareness among clinicians about BDD, its etiology, symptoms and management. This article also throws light on identifying such patients.
