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Body dysmorphic disorder: a growing problem?

Farhad B Naini¹, Daljit S Gill

¹St George's Hospital and Medical School, London, UK. Farhad.Naini@yahoo.co.uk

Primary Dental Care : Journal of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (UK)

|April 10, 2008

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Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) involves excessive preoccupation with perceived appearance flaws, often affecting the dentofacial region. Dental professionals must recognize BDD to avoid ineffective aesthetic treatments and ensure proper patient referral.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Dentistry
Aesthetic Medicine

Background:

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition characterized by obsessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in appearance.
The dentofacial region is a common focus for BDD concerns, affecting up to 20% of diagnosed patients.
Advances in dental and facial aesthetic procedures necessitate awareness of BDD among clinicians.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the prevalence of dentofacial concerns in Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
To emphasize the importance of dental clinicians understanding BDD.
To stress the need for diagnosing BDD before initiating aesthetic dental treatments.

Main Methods:

Literature review on Body Dysmorphic Disorder and its manifestation in the dentofacial region.
Analysis of patient presentation and treatment requests in aesthetic dentistry.
Discussion of diagnostic challenges and referral pathways for BDD patients.

Main Results:

BDD patients frequently seek multiple dental aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.
A significant proportion of patients with concerns about their appearance focus on their teeth and smile.
BDD patients often report persistent dissatisfaction with aesthetic treatment outcomes.

Conclusions:

Dental clinicians must be vigilant in identifying potential BDD in patients seeking cosmetic dental work.
Early diagnosis of BDD is crucial to prevent unnecessary and ineffective treatments.
Appropriate referral to mental health professionals is essential for patients with BDD.