Changes in Depression and Esthetic Perception After Orthognathic Surgery

Evaluation of Changes in Depressive Symptom Levels and Subjective Esthetic Perception in Patients With Different Types of Malocclusion Following Orthognathic Surgery

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.

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.

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.