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This study aimed to investigate the self-perception of dento-facial asymmetry among a sample of Romanian individuals, focusing on their awareness, the extent to which it bothers them, and their desire for correction. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted with 283 participants from Romania between January and February 2024. Participants completed a questionnaire designed to assess their self-perception of facial asymmetry and socio-demographic characteristics. The questionnaire included 10 questions on self-perception of facial asymmetry and 8 questions on socio-demographic data. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 26.0, and the Pearson Chi-square test was used for comparative analysis. Results: The sample was predominantly female (75.3%) with an average age of 32.24 years. Most participants were from urban areas (80.6%) and had university degrees (58.7%). About 28.7% of participants observed facial asymmetry, with dental asymmetry being the most frequently reported, followed by asymmetries in the eyebrows and eyelids. The right side of the face was more commonly perceived as asymmetric. Although 24.4% of participants were bothered by their asymmetry, 39.2% expressed a desire to correct it. Conclusions: One-third of participants identified dento-facial asymmetry, with the dental level being the most reported. A significant portion of participants expressed a desire to correct their asymmetries, highlighting the importance of understanding self-perception in the context of facial aesthetics. This study underscores the subjective nature of facial asymmetry perception and the varying thresholds for what is considered bothersome or in need of correction.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/medicina60081291","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,8,12]],"date-time":"2024-08-12T05:19:38Z","timestamp":1723439978000},"page":"1291","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":7,"title":["Cross-Sectional Study on Self-Perception of Dento-Facial Asymmetry"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"60","author":[{"given":"Alexandra-Nina","family":"Botezatu","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Faculty of Dental Medicine, \u201cGrigore T. 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