The prevalence of malocclusion in China--an investigation of 25,392 children / 中华口腔医学杂志
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
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(12): 371-373, 2002.
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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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Asunto principal:
China
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Tamizaje Masivo
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Epidemiología
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Prevalencia
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Clasificación
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Maloclusión
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Métodos
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de prevalencia
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Estudio de tamizaje
Límite:
Niño
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Child, preschool
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
Año:
2002
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Artículo
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