Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2020
Volume : Volume 11
Issue : Issue 1
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Background: The study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of Malocclusion among dental school students in Melmaruvathur, Tamil Nadu India. Material and Methods: A total of 400 dental students were evaluated. According to Angle’s classification, the assessment was done for molar relation, crowding, spacing, overbite, and overjet. Results: Result shows that the prevalence of Malocclusion was 96.75%, with the majority of them having Class I malocclusion (84.7%), while the prevalence of Class III malocclusion was found to be the least (1.61%). Crowding in the lower arch with class I Malocclusion is found to be more prevalent (32.10%). Conclusion: Gender-based difference was seen, lower anterior crowding and upper anterior spacing between males and females.
Keywords: Malocclusion, Angle’s classification, prevalence, crowding, spacing.
