Index of orthodontic treatment need of 10-12 years Iraqi pupils
Author
Source
Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 17, Issue 3 (31 Dec. 2005), pp.94-97, 4 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Publication Date
2005-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Many orthodontic problems arise at the age of 10-12 years therefore the aim of this study was to detect the percentage of pupil at age 10-12 year that need orthodontic treatment and have not done it till now, and the possibility of motivating them.
Materials and methods: 1500 Iraqi pupil at school age of 10-12 year were examined according to grade designed by Sweden orthodontic board.
Results: 57% of the sample required no treatment, 23.3% required mild treatment, and 14% required moderate while 5.3% required great treatment & 0.3% require very great treatment.
Conclusion: Majority of pupils that need treatment didn’t receive any motivation even from their dentist.
There is a great shortage in dental health education programs.
About half of pupil examined didn’t need treatment although there is a large number of the sample who needs treatment
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mathidi, Ahmad D.. 2005. Index of orthodontic treatment need of 10-12 years Iraqi pupils. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry،Vol. 17, no. 3, pp.94-97.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mathidi, Ahmad D.. Index of orthodontic treatment need of 10-12 years Iraqi pupils. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry Vol. 17, no. 3 (2005), pp.94-97.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-361814
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mathidi, Ahmad D.. Index of orthodontic treatment need of 10-12 years Iraqi pupils. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry. 2005. Vol. 17, no. 3, pp.94-97.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-361814
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 96-97
Record ID
BIM-361814