The prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need in 13-15 years old school going children of Mehsana District, Gujarat: An epidemiological study
Abstrak
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.
Topik & Kata Kunci
Penulis (6)
Khyati V Patel
Ajay Kubavat
Nikunj Prajapati
Sushmita Choudhary
Alpesh Vaghela
Kashyap Shah
Format Sitasi
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2024
- Sumber Database
- DOAJ
- DOI
- 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_827_23
- Akses
- Open Access ✓