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- The study assessed the prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment needs among 12- to 15-year-old schoolchildren in eastern Nepal, involving 2,074 participants.
- Findings showed that Class I malocclusion was the most common (48.50%), while Class III was the least common (4.32%), indicating varied orthodontic needs.
- A significant portion of the children (21.59%) showed extreme need for treatment, suggesting a high demand for orthodontic care in this population.
Article Abstract
Objective. To evaluate the prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment needs among 12- to 15-year-old schoolchildren in eastern Nepal and compare the findings with those of other populations. Methods. Two thousand seventy-four children (1149 males and 925 females) aged between 12 and 15 years were evaluated. Their orthodontic treatment need was assessed using the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Needs (IOTN) (dental health component (DHC)). Angle's classes of malocclusion were also evaluated. Results. The prevalence of classes I, II, and III was 48.50%, 32.68%, and 4.32%, respectively. The IOTN showed that 21.59% had an extreme treatment need, 24.67% had severe treatment need, 24.07% had moderate treatment need, 14.7% had mild treatment need, and 15.02% had no treatment need. Conclusion. Class I malocclusion is the most common, while class III is the least prevalent in eastern Nepal. The majority of the children need orthodontic treatment.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4897272 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/768357 | DOI Listing |
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