The prevalence of malocclusion and the need for orthodontic treatment among adolescents in the northern border region of Saudi Arabia: an epidemiological study

The prevalence of malocclusion and the need for orthodontic treatment among adolescents in the northern border region of Saudi Arabia: an epidemiological study

Abstract Background To assess the prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need among adolescents using the dental health component (DHC) of the index of orthodontic treatment need (IOTN). Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 500 (mean age 16.25 ± 1.09) adolesc...

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Main Authors: Ravi Kumar Gudipaneni, Raed F. Aldahmeshi, Santosh R. Patil, Mohammad Khursheed Alam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
DHC
IOTN index
Malocclusion
Prevalence
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-018-0476-8

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