Prevalence and risk indicators of primary dentition malocclusion in Riyadh-Saudi Arabia using a new case definition: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine the prevalence of primary dentition malocclusion and its linked risk indicators among a group of Saudi preschool children.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was carried out on preschool children aged 3 to 5 years residing in Riyadh City, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The study sample included 709 Saudi children of both genders with complete primary dentition. Oral examination was conducted for children to assess the anteroposterior, transverse, and vertical dimensions, arch spacings, and oral habits.

Results

The prevalence of malocclusion was 59.1% among the study participants. A deep overbite and increased overjet were found in 26.23 % and 25.11%, respectively. Arch space problems were reported, including missing primate spaces in 24.12%, missing

SUBMITTER: Abdellatif HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10874786 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature