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[Occlusion distribution in a 7- to 14-year old student population]
T L Sánchez Pérez1, L P Sáenz, P Alfaro
1Departamento de Atención a la Salud, UAM-Xochimilco.
Revista ADM (Asociacion Dental Mexicana : 1988)
|January 1, 1991
Summary
This study analyzed the occlusion patterns in 4363 children aged 7-14 using the Angle Classification. The findings reveal that 84.7% of children exhibited Class I occlusion, indicating a high prevalence of normal bites.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics and Dental Epidemiology
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Public Health
Context:
- Epidemiological study of dental occlusions in children.
- Focus on students in public federal schools in a metropolitan area.
- Utilized the Angle Classification for categorization.
Purpose:
- To epidemiologically characterize dental occlusions in a pediatric population.
- To determine the prevalence of different malocclusion classes.
- To provide baseline data for orthodontic interventions.
Summary:
- Analyzed 4363 children (ages 7-14) from public federal schools.
- Class I occlusion observed in 84.7% of participants.
- Class II and Class III occlusions found in 10.9% and 4.3% respectively.
Impact:
- Highlights the high prevalence of normal occlusion (Class I) in the studied population.
- Provides crucial epidemiological data for understanding malocclusion distribution.
- Informs public health strategies and orthodontic resource allocation for children.