Orthodontic Treatment Needs of Children Living in Orphanage According to the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI)
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Dental Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Abstract: The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of orthodontic treatment needs among orphan children as the prevalence malocclusion is common among this population due to high occurrence of malnourishment. The sample consisted of 158 orphans with the age group ranging from 11 to 13 years form different orphanage Institutes using simple random sampling technique. Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) was used to record orthodontic treatment needs. The Statistical software namely SPSS version 15.0 was used for the analysis different parameters at p value <0.05. Overall DAI was found to be very high i.e. 23.92±5.568 and was more seen in girls. 79.7% orphans had crowding and 42.2% subjects were having diastema between incisors. Maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth irregularity was observed among 67.2% and 78.4% orphans respectively and 41.1% had a normal anterior posterior molar. The severity of malocclusion and orthodontic needs were more among this group of population due to different factors. Hence careful planning based on feasibility is essential for the creation of appropriate solutions. Keywords: Dental Aesthetic Index; Malocclusion; Orphans.
Authors and Affiliations
Akshay Gupta
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP375563
- DOI -
- Views 85
- Downloads 0
Facial Asymmetry with Unilateral Condylar Hyperplasia – Three Case Reports With Review of Literature
Abstract: Condylar hyperplasia is a complex deformity of temporomandibular joint which involves excessive growth of condyle. Asymmetric facial deformity (AFD) is one of the consequences of condylar hyperplasia, which may...
Management of Peri-Implantitis with PRF as a Sole Grafting Material: A Case Report
Abstract: PRF was used as a sole grafting material for surgically treatment of a 8 mm pocket around an implant that had 3 threads of bone loss, BoP, and exudate, and the patient was followed up for 1 year. Surgical trea...
A Review on Immediate Implant Placement
Abstract: Immediate implant placement has been a revolutionary option to replace missing teeth as it offers an excellent alternative to conventional dentures and fixed bridges. The advantages of this replacement option i...
Potential role of dental professionals in mass casuality& disaster events
The number of reported natural and human- made disasters continues to rise worldwide. Although traditional emergency medical services center around medically trained and paramedic personnel, dental practitioners have man...
Orofacial Manifestations of Systemic Sclerosis: A Case Report
Systemic sclerosis is a rare connective tissue disorder that affects skin and viscera. It is characterized by severe and progressive fibrosis with vascular obliteration. The face and the oral cavity are frequently involv...