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Pattern Of Malocclusion In Orthodontic Patients: A Hospital Based Study, Gul-E-Erum, Mubassar Fida
Pattern Of Malocclusion In Orthodontic Patients: A Hospital Based Study, Gul-E-Erum, Mubassar Fida
Section of Dental-Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
BACKGROUND: Dental malocclusion is present in all societies but its prevalence varies. Identifying occlusal problems, their incidence and the need for treatment can help to determine the appropriate treatment plan and manpower needed in orthodontics. The aim of the study was to analyze the malocclusion pattern and to provide quantitative information on the pattern of dentofacial characteristics among orthodontic population.METHODS: Varying dentofacial characteristics of 156 patients from June 2002 to April 2004, at the orthodontic unit of the Aga Khan University Hospital were analyzed. Cross tabulations of dentofacial characteristics with Angle's classes were evaluated using chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Chi-square …