Self-perception of aesthetic dental treatment: an integrative review

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to conduct a literature review on self-perception of oral aesthetics in individuals undergoing cosmetic dental treatment and its impact quality life. Methods: 834 articles were found, these, 31 selected accessed from the scientific productions indexed PubMed, LILACS SciELO electronic databases. To rescue sample, following descriptors used Portuguese: estética dentária, odontologia cosmética, autoimagem autopercepção; English: esthetics, dentistry, self-image self-perception, 2016 2021. Results: The highlighted relationship between aesthetic need for treatment. It was found that psychosocial had positive impact, improving self-esteem life after treatments. Conclusions: research considered new studies should be carried out this theme, dentists seek more knowledge related general health conditions, as well aesthetics, order prepare them performance. interventions planning curative actions.