Prevalence of Malocclusion in Rural and Backward Area (Seemanchal) in Bihar-India

ABSTRACT

Malocclusion is the biggest challenge in the world and its existence varies. Diagnosis and treatment Plan predict the occlusal Problem and its occurrence. Interceptive and preventive treatment needs more manpower for prediction of malocclusion. In Katihar (Seemanchal) area there is no any malocclusion related studies. The aim of this study is to evaluate the existence of different types of dental malocclusion in this rural and backward area. Methods: The study was done in 2109 patient who have visited the dental department of dentistry, of Katihar medical college in between September 2015 to February 2019. The different parameter was recorded and analysed. Chi Square test is done for the significance of gender and it the difference is p < 0.05. Results: In our study it is found that angle class I malocclusion is 59.5% with Class II malocclusion is 36.8% and 8.2% of class III malocclusion. The most problem in this area is crowding 81.1% followed by increased overjet, deep bite, crowding and spacing. Except deep bite there is no gender significance difference exist. Conclusion: The result in this study shows the prevalence of malocclusion and decreased of awareness which set a base line for awareness programme and interceptive and preventive orthodontic service and future study in Katihar (SEEMANCHAL) population