Analysis of malocclusion prevalence data in primary dentition in XXI century: literature review

Abstract

Introduction. The malocclusion can be defined as developmental pathology of maxillofacial structures that affects function, esthetics, worsening life quality of a child.The aim of this study was to review the literature and to investigate the reasons of the wide variation of malocclusion prevalence data in primary dentition.Materials and metods. This study consisted of a systematic review and the search for the theoretical composition was performed in the Lilacs, PubMed and Scielo database using as descriptors the words Prevalence, Malocclusion, Primary Dentition, Teeth.Results. This research afforded the authors to declare that the rates of malocclusion prevalence in primary dentition vary a lot so that it is inconclusive to rely on them.Conclusions. According to the literature review, it is possible to emphasize that malocclusion prevalence rates depends on data collection geographic place, child’s dental and chronologic age, researcher’s professional skill on the issue of maloclussion diagnostic in primary dentition.

Keywords

• патологии прикуса
• распространённость
• временный прикус
• зубы