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- Title
FREQUENCY OF MALOCCLUSION AMONG 12-15 YEARS OLD SCHOOL CHILDREN IN THREE SECTORS OF KARACHI.
- Authors
NADIM, RIZWAN; ASLAM, KASHIF; RIZWAN, SAHER
- Abstract
This study was done to explore the prevalence of malocclusion among 12-15 year old school children and to determine the differences of malocclusion status in gender. A cross sectional study was conducted in which a total of 1200 school children were examined. Out of these 718 students fulfilled the inclusion criteria using a non-randomized purposive sampling technique. The study was conducted during the period of 2009-2011 in Karachi schools (Bahadurabad, Nazimabad and Gulsahan-e-Iqbal areas). Each individual was assessed visually with a millimetre ruler for the presence of different occlusal traits (normal occlusion, Class 1, Class 2 division 1, Class 2 division 2 and Class3 malocclusion) overjet (OJ), overbite (OB), crowding, midline diastema and cross bite. Gender dimorphism was analysed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square test by using computer software (SPSS version 16.0). Out of all the occlusive traits, Class 1 malocclusion and overbite was dominant feature in females. The baseline data explained in the present study can be utilized for the future planning of orthodontic treatment needed among the population.
- Subjects
MALOCCLUSION; SCHOOL children; GENDER; ORTHODONTICS; DENTAL care
- Publication
Pakistan Oral & Dental Journal, 2014, Vol 34, Issue 3, p510
- ISSN
1012-8700
- Publication type
Article