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[Orthodontic anomalies in adolescents]
K Gábris1, S Márton, M Madléna
1Semmelweis Egyetem Gyermekfogászati és Fogszabályozási Klinika, Budapest.
Fogorvosi Szemle
|January 9, 2001
Summary
This study surveyed 483 adolescents in Hungary, finding that over half had normal occlusion. However, significant percentages exhibited malocclusion, including Angle Class II/1, crowding, and deep bite, with correlations to oral hygiene.
Area of Science:
- Dental Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Orthodontics
Context:
- Malocclusion prevalence varies globally among adolescent populations.
- Understanding malocclusion patterns is crucial for targeted orthodontic interventions.
- Oral hygiene practices can influence dentofacial anomalies.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence of malocclusion and dentofacial anomalies in a Hungarian adolescent population.
- To identify correlations between malocclusion and indicators of oral hygiene, such as DMFT, DMFS, and dental plaque frequency.
Summary:
- An epidemiological survey of 483 adolescents in Budapest and Debrecen assessed malocclusion using the WHO's "Dentofacial anomalies" questionnaire.
- Normocclusion was observed in 52.8% of participants. Malocclusion types included Angle Class I (23.2%) and Angle Class II/1 (25.9%).
- Prevalence of spacing, crowding, and deep bite were 10.4%, 14.3%, and 26.1% respectively. Significant correlations were found between crowding and DMFT, DMFS, and dental plaque frequency.
Impact:
- Provides essential epidemiological data on adolescent malocclusion in Hungary.
- Highlights potential links between oral hygiene and the development of malocclusion.
- Informs public health strategies and orthodontic treatment planning for adolescents.