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P-ISSN: 2394-7489, E-ISSN: 2394-7497
ICV 2019: 92.11

2019, Vol. 5 Issue 1, Part A

Malocclusion in Saudi Arabia: A scoping review

AUTHOR(S): Dr. Ziyad Abdulaziz Al Hammad, Dr. Mohammed Nasser Aldosari and Dr. Waad Tariq Aldebasi
ABSTRACT:Background: Malocclusion features the third highest prevalence among oral pathologies, second to tooth decay and periodontal disease and therefore rank third among worldwide dental public health priorities.
Objectives: To analyze orthodontic malocclusion in Saudi Arabia and its components including Angle classification, facial profiles, overbite, overjet, crossbite, scissor bite, crowding, spacing, and treatment needs.
Methods: The methods which were used for this review were to search in PubMed database, using specific words "Malocclusion; Angle classification; Facial profiles; Overbite; Overjet; Crossbite; Scissor bite; Crowding; Spacing; Treatment needs; and Saudi Arabia”.
Results: Angle’s classifications were reviewed showing Class I angle’s malocclusion to be the most common type of malocclusion. Facial profiles were investigated which presented straight facial profile to be the most common type of facial profile. Overbite and overjet were revised in literature concluding the norms and abnormalities, which showed different results. Crossbite and Scissor bite were studied identifying their prevalence, which presented variable findings. Crowding and spacing were reviewed recognizing their commonness, which disclosed their high prevalence and impact. Lastly, treatment needs were investigated which presented severe or extreme need to be the most prevalent category in relevance to orthodontic treatment needs.
Conclusion: In Saudi Arabia, orthodontic malocclusion and its components were well-discussed in literature. Malocclusion showed high prevalence and impact on Saudi population.
Pages: 37-41  |  1611 Views  198 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Ziyad Abdulaziz Al Hammad, Dr. Mohammed Nasser Aldosari, Dr. Waad Tariq Aldebasi. Malocclusion in Saudi Arabia: A scoping review. Int J Appl Dent Sci 2019;5(1):37-41.
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