Prevalence of malocclusion in four zones of Karnataka state school children using Ackermann–Proffit system – An epidemiological survey

Publication date: December 2013 Source:Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), Volume 27, Issue 4 Author(s): Roopa Siddegowda , M.S. Rani Background Epidemiological studies of malocclusion not only help in orthodontic treatment planning and evaluation of dental health services but also offer a valid research tool for ascertaining the operation of distinct environmental and genetic factors in the etiology of malocclusion. Aims To assess the prevalence of malocclusion in 10–16 year old school children in four zones of Karnataka state. Settings and design School settings and Descriptive cross-sectional survey. Methods and material A cross-sectional epidemiological survey was conducted in all the four zones of Karnataka. School children in the age group of 10–16 years were the target population. Population proportionate technique was employed for the sample size estimation. A total sample of 9505 was randomly selected from 102 schools all over Karnataka. Statistical analysis used Simple descriptive statistics were used to describe the study variables. Results and conclusion The prevalence of malocclusion seems to be equally distributed in all the four zones of Karnataka.
Source: Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section) - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research