Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences (Jan 2024)

The prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need in 13-15 years old school going children of Mehsana District, Gujarat: An epidemiological study

  • Khyati V Patel,
  • Ajay Kubavat,
  • Nikunj Prajapati,
  • Sushmita Choudhary,
  • Alpesh Vaghela,
  • Kashyap Shah

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_827_23
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16, no. 5
pp. 495 – 497

Abstract

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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.

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