Malocclusion Pattern (Angle's) in Mauritian Orthodontic Patients
Joint Authors
Prakash, Prashanth
al-Kheraif, Abdul Aziz A.
Ramakrishnaiah, Ravikumar
Subashchandra Phulari, Basavaraj
Durgesh, B. H.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The aim of the study was to assess the pattern of malocclusion in different ethnic group of Mauritian population visiting the Orthodontic Department at Mauras College of Dentistry and Hospital, Republic of Mauritius.
The study population comprised of 624 patients who visited the orthodontic department during 2010.
The clinical examination was conducted by a well-calibrated orthodontist.
The data were recorded in the case sheets and was analyzed for presence of angles class I, class II, and class III malocclusion in both male and female patients of Asian, African, Caucasian, and Chinese ethnicity aged 5–55 years.
Malocclusion was found to be high in females compared to males.
414 patients (150 male + 264 female) presented with class I, 182 patients (52 male + 130 female) presented with class II, and 28 patients (12 male + 16 female) presented with class III.
Asian ethnic group were more affected and patient seeking orthodontic treatment was high in 11–15 years age group.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Durgesh, B. H.& Prakash, Prashanth& Ramakrishnaiah, Ravikumar& Subashchandra Phulari, Basavaraj& al-Kheraif, Abdul Aziz A.. 2012. Malocclusion Pattern (Angle's) in Mauritian Orthodontic Patients. ISRN Dentistry،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Durgesh, B. H.…[et al.]. Malocclusion Pattern (Angle's) in Mauritian Orthodontic Patients. ISRN Dentistry No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Durgesh, B. H.& Prakash, Prashanth& Ramakrishnaiah, Ravikumar& Subashchandra Phulari, Basavaraj& al-Kheraif, Abdul Aziz A.. Malocclusion Pattern (Angle's) in Mauritian Orthodontic Patients. ISRN Dentistry. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-454826
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-454826