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Psychosocial impact of self-perceived malocclusion on oral health-related quality of life in Nigerian adolescents and young adults: a cross-sectional study.

BMC oral health · Sa'ad KM, Aborisade A, Ogbozor B, Adeyemi TE · 2026-07-24

Among Nigerian adolescents and young adults, perceived tooth misalignment was associated with reduced confidence about dental appearance and diminished oral health-related quality of life, with effects differing by sex and education level.

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