Effect of malocclusion severity on oral health and its correlation with socioeconomical status in Iranian adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to assess the effect of malocclusion severity according to the Index of Treatment Need (IOTN) on oral health (dental caries and gingivitis), and its correlation with socioeconomic status (SES) in Iranian adolescents.

Methods

This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on adolescents between 10 and 16 years in Tehran city, who underwent clinical dental examination. The Dental Health Component (DHC) of the IOTN was used to assess the severity of malocclusion. The DMFT index was calculated to assess dental caries, and the gingival index (GI) was calculated for gingival health assessment. For oral hygiene assessment, the Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified (OHI-S) was calculated, and a questionnaire was used.

Results

Totally, 306 adolescents

SUBMITTER: Jafari AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11514795 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature