Rozina Nasir, Nasreen Amanat, Kulsoom Fatima Rizvi.
Pattern, Prevalence and Severity of Malocclusion Among University Students.
J Pak Dent Assoc Jan ;22(1):13-8.

Objective: To determine the pattern, prevalence & severity of malocclusion among university students. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 521 University students, age ranged from 1724 years while mean age was 19.7 years (SD±1.8). Students were examined for malocclusion using Angle’s Classification and overjet, overbite, crossbite,anterior crowding, smile arc, generalized spacing & midline diastema. Statistical analysis was carried out using chi-square test. Descriptive statistics and Cross tabulations of Malocclusion Traits i.e. Crowding, spacing, overjet, overbite, crossbite, Smile arc and gender differences, with Angle’s Classes were also performed. Results: Angle’s Class I Malocclusion was most prevalent (41%). Anterior Crowding in 42% students was a major occlusal finding. Increased overjet was found in 30% of the population. No obvious gender difference was noted, except for increased overbite (more prevalent in boys, P<.001). Conclusion: Majority of the university students had malocclusion. Class 1 malocclusion and anterior crowding were the most common finding.

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