Dental Anomalies in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Epidemiological studies have shown varying prevalence rates of dental anomalies worldwide, ranging from 5.2% to 56.9%, with a higher rate of 90.4% in patients with cleft lip and palate. In Saudi Arabia, studies have also reported varied prevalence rates, likely due to genetic differences or sampling variations. However, no research has yet evaluated the quality of these studies or provided an overall prevalence estimate, which is the aim of the present study. This systematic review aims to assess the prevalence and types of dental anomalies across various regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Methods

A comprehensive literature search identified 10 relevant studies on different dental anomalies in Saudi Arabia. The quality of the enrolled studies was assess

SUBMITTER: Aljohani K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11641626 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature