Assessment of Malocclusion Pattern and Dentofacial Characteristics in Al-Jouf Population
Journal Title: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 71, Issue 6
Abstract
<span>Objective: </span><span>To assess the pattern of malocclusion and dentofacial characteristics among Al-jouf Population. </span><span>Materials and Methods: </span><span>Individuals in the age group of 7 years and above were incorporated in this study. Pre- treatment orthodontic records of a total of 120 patients were obtained. Data recorded was established on case records, study models, cephalometric x rays and photographs of those patients presently and clinical examined. The data were analyzed by SPSS software (Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 20.0, Chicago, Illinois, USA). Calculation of descriptive statistics was done and Chi-square was applied.<br /> </span><span>Results: </span><span>In this study Angle’s Class I malocclusion being more prevalent as contrasted with alternate sorts of </span><span>malocclusion. Increased overjet and crowding were the major occlusal finding. Most patients had orthognathic and retrognatic profile, the difference or association is found to be between malocclusion classes and facial profile. </span><span>Conclusion: </span><span>This study has attempted to highlight various components which assume an essential part in settling on the choice to begin orthodontic treatment and might give a pattern information for arranging orthodontic treatment to strategy planners and orthodontists with suggestions on the procurement of consideration and the utilization of constrained assets.<br /> </span>
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Eman Helal
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