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Prevalence of malocclusion among patients in Jammu | |
Dr. Raktima Malhotra, Dr. Yuvraj Malhotra | |
Background Aim: The purpose of the present study was to study the prevalance of malocclusion among patients in Jammu. Material and Method: A total of 400 school children of which 200 were females and 200 were males. All the 400 children selected were aged 12 to 14 years. The malocclusion determination was based on the Angle’s classification of malocclusion. Researchers examined the students in normal illumination condition. Result: class 1 malocclusion i.e. 13.5%, Class 2 division 1 in 5% cases and class 2 division 2 in 5.7% cases. Class 3malocclusion was seen in total 1.5% children. No significant difference was observed. Conclusion: prevalence was class 1 malocclusion was more than class 2 and 3. |
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