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Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology

Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology

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Social perceptions of individuals missing upper front teeth.

Mary S Willis¹, Cynthia Willis Esqueda, Ryan N Schacht

¹University of Nebraska Lincoln, Department of Anthropology, 928 Oldfather Hall, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0368, USA. mwillis2@unl.edu

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Missing visible front teeth negatively impacts social perceptions, affecting attractiveness, intelligence, and trustworthiness. These negative perceptions are stronger in personal relationships, suggesting societal barriers for edentulous individuals.

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Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology

Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology

Published on: August 22, 2022

Area of Science:

Psychology
Social Perception
Dental Aesthetics

Background:

Negative social consequences for individuals missing visible front teeth are assumed but not empirically studied.
Limited research exists on social perceptions and repercussions for edentulous individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate college students' perceptions of individuals missing visible upper front teeth.
To assess the social traits associated with tooth loss in a social context.

Main Methods:

200 college students (aged 19-50) rated five photographs depicting varying degrees of upper front tooth loss.
Participants evaluated individuals on social traits like attractiveness, intelligence, trustworthiness, and social life likelihood.

Main Results:

Individuals missing visible teeth were perceived more negatively across all social traits compared to those with full dentition.
Negative perceptions intensified when participants considered personal relationships (dating, neighbor).
Gender did not significantly alter perceptions of social traits or dentition condition.

Conclusions:

Tooth loss significantly impacts social perception, leading to negative biases.
Western cultural values may create social and personal success barriers for individuals with missing teeth.
Further research is needed to explore these social repercussions in diverse populations.