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[Frequency of overjet, overbite and open bite in the deciduous dentition]
1Departamento de Clinica Infantil, Universidade de São Paulo.
Revista De Odontologia Da Universidade De Sao Paulo
|July 1, 1989
Summary
This study examined common dental bite issues in 120 Brazilian children aged 2-6. Results indicate moderate overjet and slight overbite are typical, with both decreasing as children age.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Orthodontics
Context:
- Assessing malocclusion prevalence in early childhood is crucial for timely intervention.
- Understanding developmental changes in deciduous dentition provides baseline data for orthodontic assessment.
- This study focuses on Brazilian white children, contributing to diverse population data.
Purpose:
- To determine the frequency and characteristics of overjet, overbite, and open bite in deciduous dentition.
- To analyze the relationship between the degree of these malocclusions and children's age.
Summary:
- Evaluated 120 Brazilian white children (2-6 years old) for overjet, overbite, and open bite in their primary teeth.
- Found moderate overjet and mild overbite were common in the deciduous dentition.
- Observed a reduction in the severity of overjet and open bite with increasing age.
Impact:
- Provides normative data on malocclusion prevalence in young Brazilian children.
- Highlights the dynamic nature of bite development during early childhood.
- Informs pediatric dentists and orthodontists about typical occlusal patterns and age-related changes.