Development and validation of a new condition ‐specific instrument for evaluation of smile esthetics‐related quality of life

ConclusionThe new instrument, Smile Esthetics‐Related Quality of Life (SERQoL), is short and has proven to be a good indicator of psychosocial dimensions related to perception of smile esthetics.
Clinical significanceSmile Esthetics‐Related Quality of Life questionnaire might have practical validity when applied in esthetic dental clinical procedures.

Source: Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry - December 29, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ema Saltovic, Vlatka Lajnert, Sabina Saltovic, Daniela Kovacevic Pavicic, Andrej Pavlic, Stjepan Spalj Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research