The malocclusion of primary dentition in the suburb of Chengdu: a cross-section survey / 华西口腔医学杂志
West China Journal of Stomatology
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(6): 173-174, 2005.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-300344
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To reveal malocclusion of primary dentition in the suburb of Chengdu.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Cross-section survey and malocclusion rate calculation were performed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>There are 491 children with malocclusion from total 1 279 children; the rate of malocclusion is 38.38%. The most important malocclusion in primary dentition are over bite (III degrees), anterior cross bite, edge to edge bite, early loss of deciduous teeth, fused teeth.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The rate of malocclusion of primary dentition in the suburb of Chengdu is a little bit light. Much work should be done to prevent or treat the malocclusion of primary dentition.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Tooth, Deciduous
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China
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Epidemiology
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Dental Occlusion
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Fused Teeth
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Malocclusion
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
West China Journal of Stomatology
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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