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Preventive and interceptive orthodontic needs among Syrian children
Ahmad S Burhan1, Fehmieh R Nawaya
1aDepartment of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus University bDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Syrian Private University, Damascus, Syria.
The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association
|July 26, 2016
Summary
A high percentage of Syrian children require preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatment. This study highlights the need to integrate orthodontic care into public health programs for early intervention in Damascus.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Orthodontics
Background:
- Early identification of malocclusion is crucial for effective public health orthodontic programs.
- This study quantifies malocclusion prevalence in Syrian children to guide interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the proportion of children in Damascus needing preventive and interceptive orthodontic care.
- To assess the applicability of the Index for Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontic Need (IPION) in this population.
Main Methods:
- Evaluated 1096 elementary school children (grades 1-3) in Damascus using the IPION.
- Classified children into 'no treatment need,' 'moderate treatment need,' and 'definite treatment need' categories.
- Stratified analysis based on dental development using IPION-6 and IPION-9 groups.
Main Results:
- 57.9% of children had a definite need for orthodontic treatment.
- 26.7% had a moderate need, and 15.4% had no treatment need.
- IPION-9 scores were significantly higher than IPION-6, indicating a greater need in older children within the evaluated range.
Conclusions:
- The prevalence of orthodontic treatment needs in Syrian children is high.
- Preventive and interceptive orthodontic services should be incorporated into the local dental healthcare system.
- Early orthodontic intervention is essential for this population.
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