Relationship between Malocclusion, Bullying, and Quality of Life in Students from Low Social Development Area: A Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: To analyze the relationship between malocclusion and bullying its impact on well-being quality of life students from low social development areas. Material Methods: This cross-sectional study included 243 schoolchildren 10 17 years. Malocclusion was analyzed using Dental Aesthetic Index. Bullying self-perception one’s oral condition interpersonal relationships were assessed by questions National Survey Schoolchildren's Health Child Perceptions Questionnaire 11-14 (CPQ11-14). Data Spearman correlation coefficient Mann-Whitney tests, considering groups: 10-11, 12-14 15-17 Results: No observed bullying. However, in group, poor correlations found CPQ11-14 (0.226) being shy/embarrassed due to aspects (0.298). Positive 10-11 (0.420) (0.425) groups. In older a positive (0.724) concern about what others think their health life. Conclusion: There no evidence conditions negatively affected student's