Prevalence of Malocclusion in Mewat District of Haryana: A Cross-sectional Study

To determine the prevalence of malocclusion in the Mewat district of Haryana.

A cross-sectional study was conducted in government/private schools of Mewat district. A total of 3,042 subjects were selected, age ranging from 11-18 years. Parameters studied were molar relationship, facial profile, overjet, overbite, reverse overjet, open bite, and supernumerary teeth. The Chi-square test was used for calculating the p -value.

The prevalence of normal occlusion was seen in 77.4%, Angle's class I malocclusion was present in 13.5%, class II in 7.7%, and class III was seen in 2.8% of the study population which is statistically significant. Straight facial profile was observed in 91%, 7.9% had convex and 1.08% had a concave profile. Increased overjet was present in 33.5% of cases and reverse overjet was seen in 1.08%. The normal overbite was recorded in 70%, increased bite was seen in 29% and the open bite was present in 0.95% of the examined population, supernumerary teeth were seen in 18 children.

There is a high prevalence of normal occlusion in the Mewati population. The results may provide baseline data for research and planning orthodontic services.

Sharma A, Bihani T. Prevalence of Malocclusion in Mewat District of Haryana: A Cross-sectional Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022;15(1):90-93.