Carillas estéticas y su influencia en el nivel de autoestima y satisfacción del paciente.

Abstract

Objective: Establish the association between the use of aesthetic veneers and the patient's level of satisfaction and the possible influence on their self-esteem. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive, and observational study was carried out. The sample consisted of 60 patients (18 men and 42 women) who attended the UCSG dental clinic in October 2023 and January 2024, using data collected through surveys. Results: The study demonstrated a variability in ages and that those between 18 and 29 (33.3%) were the largest group, with women predominating (70%). More than half of the participants (51.7%) have university education or higher, and most patients are single (66.7%). Resins are the most used material (68%), with application methods being direct (55%). Between the choice of materials and methods suggests a positive correlation (0.576), highlighting importance. male patients had an average satisfaction rate of 2.83, while female patients had a slightly higher average satisfaction rate of 2.98. The results show that there is a significant difference between the groups; married people with a mode and mean of 2.050 tend to have higher self-esteem than single people. Conclusions: The study reveals a positive relationship between the use of aesthetic veneers and the level of patient satisfaction, highlighting its positive impact on self-esteem and perception of dental care. Furthermore, the choice of materials and methods in clinical practice, together with sociodemographic factors, will play a crucial role in the patient's positive perception of their oral well-being.