Posterior X-Bite: frequency and distribution by gender in a sample of Pakistani population

ABSTRACT

Introduction: The mass spread of orthodontic setups in Pakistan highlights the need of having data for planning orthodontic therapy need. The worldwide prevalence of posterior cross bite ranges from 8 percent - 28 percent and varies between ethnic groups and by age and gender. This study was design to find out the frequency of posterior X-bite [PXC] and its gender distribution in our population