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Abstract

Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate impact of malocclusion on academic performance, self-perception, self-satisfaction and bullying in schoolchildren.Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study included 110 participants from school children in different demographic areas of Swat, KPK, First the type of malocclusion was assessed in each subject and the questionnaire was used to measure self-perception, self-satisfaction, academic performance and frequency of bullying, with a 95% confidence level and an 8% margin of error.Results: Statistically significant association was found between malocclusion and level of satisfaction with correlation coefficient 0.629 (P=0.01). The frequency of bullying was 36.4% and the negative influence on academic activity was 13.6%.Conclusion: The present study showed a negative impact of malocclusion on quality of life and self-satisfaction.