A influência da aparência dentofacial sobre a atração interpessoal de crianças aos 5 e 10 anos de idade.

Abstract

The influence of dentofacial appearance on the interpersonal attraction of children at 5 and 10 years of age. The presence of malocclusions can be considered a public health problem, with high prevalence and social impact due to interference in the quality of life of individuals. This study evaluated the influence of facial appearance on interpersonal attraction among children 5 to 10 years old in the city of Patos / PB. Images of two boys and two girls, 5 and 10 years were modified through computer graphics, obtaining, for each child, a pattern harmonious facial (face balanced) and three inharmonious, corresponding poor occlusions of Class II, III and long face. Each child, individually, received a card with the photographic montages of children the same age that selects the faces according to their preferences and rejections, addressing aspects of friendship, aggression, intelligence and beauty. With the results of the questionnaires, it was noted that in relation to the context of friendship and beauty the highest rate of rejection was associated with Class II. More aggressive children were associated with long face. The results obtained were statistically significant. It is therefore concluded that the malocclusion sharpest act as interference in the social interaction of children and tweens, since there have been disharmonious facial patterns indicated the questions most frequently involving rejection.