The prevalence of malocclusion in China--an investigation of 25,392 children / 中华口腔医学杂志
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
;
(12): 371-373, 2002.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-347371
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the prevalence of malocclusion in China.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Based on individual normal occlusion and Angle's classification of malocclusion, standard investigation form was made. 25,392 children of different dental ages were evaluated by orthodontic professionals.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The prevalence of malocclusion among Chinese children was 67.82%. The prevalence of malocclusion among children with different dental age and the proportion of the different types of malocclusions were revealed.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The prevalence of malocclusion among Chinese children had increased from 40% to 67% over the last 40 years.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
China
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Mass Screening
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Epidemiology
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Prevalence
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Classification
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Malocclusion
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Methods
Type of study:
Prevalence study
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Screening study
Limits:
Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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