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The prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need in 13-15 years old school going children of Mehsana District, Gujarat: An epidemiological study
- Source :
- Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, Vol 16, Iss 5, Pp 495-497 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2024.
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Abstract
- Aim: The current study's objective was to find out the prevalence of malocclusion and the need for orthodontic treatment in 13- to 15-year-old school students in the Mehsana District of Gujarat using the IOTN. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional epidemiological survey was planned among 13- to 15-year-old school-going children of Mehsana district. The sample comprised of 1290 school children. DHC-IOTN was applied to evaluate normative need for orthodontic treatment. Perceived orthodontic treatment was described by the Aesthetic component of the IOTN index. Results: Results showed that 33.7 percent of participants required little/no treatment need, 43.9 percent of participants required moderate orthodontic treatment need, and 22.4 percent of participants required severe orthodontic treatment need in the district. Conclusion: To prepare for public orthodontic and dental services, the current study provides baseline data on the need for orthodontic treatment among school-aged children.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09757406
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.0235c10b6f1d45b68698460553cb0651
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_827_23