Validity of two occlusal indices for determining orthodontic treatment needs of patients treated in a public university in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State, Brazil

Costa, Rodrigo Norremose; Abreu, Mauro Henrique Nogueira Guimarães de; Magalhães, Cláudia Silami de; Moreira, Allyson Nogueira

doi:10.1590/s0102-311x2011000300018

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“…Malocclusions (MO) represent a relevant public health problem because of their high prevalence and the resulting aesthetic and functional impairment, leading to a negative impact on quality of life and high treatment cost for the patient. [1][2][3][4] Various studies have investigated the frequency and distribution of MO in young permanent dentition, [3][4][5] but the use of different methods and indicators impairs the comparison of these results. Thus, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of the Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) to standardize epidemiological data on MO.…”

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Malocclusion and deleterious oral habits among adolescents in a developing area in northeastern Brazil

Thomaz¹,

Cangussú²,

Assis³

2013

Braz. oral res.

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Although malocclusions represent a serious public health issue, there is insufficient information about this problem in adolescents in Brazil, especially in poorer areas. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to estimate the prevalence of facial alterations, dental malocclusions, and deleterious oral habits (DOH) among adolescents in a developing area in northeastern Brazil and to test the hypothesis that the occurrence of DOH in infancy is associated with DOH during adolescence. The study included a probabilistic population-based sample of 2,060 Brazilian students aged 12-15 years. Facial characteristics (type of facial profile, facial symmetry, and passive lip sealing) and malocclusions (Angle and Dental Aesthetic Index, DAI) were evaluated. DOH in infancy and adolescence were evaluated by interviews with the parents and adolescents. Most adolescents presented with normal facial characteristics. The malocclusion prevalence (Angle) was 83%. The DAI ranged from 13 to 69 (mean ± SD: 25.9 ± 7.7). Orthodontic treatment was necessary in 45.1% of the sample. The most prevalent DOH in adolescents were nail biting, object biting, cheek/lip biting, and bruxism, which were associated with finger sucking during infancy (P < 0.05). We conclude that malocclusions and DOH are common among Brazilian adolescents and that finger sucking during infancy may be a good predictor of DOH occurrence during adolescence.

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Malocclusion and deleterious oral habits among adolescents in a developing area in northeastern Brazil

Thomaz¹,

Cangussú²,

Assis³

2013

Braz. oral res.

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“…For example, categorization using the Dental Health Component and the Aesthetic Component can be contradictory, with one suggesting treatment and the other not. They also have been validated against UK opinion and may not work for other countries, while the ICON has been validated in other countries [21,22].…”

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Malocclusion, Dental Caries and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: A Comparison between Adolescent School Children in Urban and Rural Regions in Peru

Llano-Pérula

Ricse

Fieuws

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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Rural, isolated areas benefit less from caries prevention programs and access to treatment than urban areas, and, hence, differences in oral health can be expected. This study aims to assess the prevalence of caries and malocclusion in urban and rural areas of Peru and to compare them with patients' oral health perception. A total of 1062 adolescents were examined in five schools of rural (Titicaca) and urban (Lima and Cuzco) areas in Peru. Decay Missing Filled Teeth's Surfaces, the Index of Complexity, Outcome and Need and the Child Oral Health Impact Profile short form-19 (COHIP-SF 19) were used to assess caries, severity of malocclusion and Oral Health Quality of Life, respectively. Significant differences in the prevalence (p = 0.001) and degree of caries (p = 0.001) were found between regions. The prevalence of caries was the highest in Cuzco (97.65%), followed by Titicaca (88.81%) and Lima (76.42%). The severity of malocclusion was the lowest in Titicaca. There was a negative relation between malocclusion, caries and COHIP-SF 19, with no evidence of a difference between the regions. This suggests that the higher the prevalence of caries and the more severe the malocclusion, the poorer the perception of oral health. In our study, rural areas presented a lower severity of malocclusion than urban areas.

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“…[1819] A DAI scale that divided the continuous index score defined by the equation into four malocclusion severity levels was established, making it easier to use and encouraging its application in orthodontic care programs or malocclusion prevalence studies. [202122]…”

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Prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment needs among 12-15 years old school children in Patna, Eastern India

Singh

Shahi

Ramesh

et al. 2019

J Family Med Prim Care

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Context:The people around the world are concerned about the aesthetic oral-facial structures as it is more important in interpersonal interactions and dictates vocal, physical, and emotional communication.Aims:The present study was conducted to assess the severity of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need among 12-15-year-old school children of Patna, Eastern India.Settings and Design:A cross-sectional study design was used to assess the severity of malocclusion using Dental Aesthetic Index (DAI) index among 12-15-year-old school-going children.Methods and Material:A specially prepared and pretested format, exclusively designed for recording all the required and relevant general information and other clinical findings was used in the study. The sample size consisted of 902 children from middle schools (Government and Private) in Patna.Statistical Analysis Used:Chi-square test was done for the categorical data to compare differences between two independent groups. Data were presented as Mean ± SD and “P” value of less than 0.05 was accepted as indicating significance.Results:Around 5.3% had a DAI score of ≤25 which signifies that there is “no abnormality or may have minor malocclusion”; 15.3% had a DAI score of 26-30 which signifies that there is “definite malocclusion”; 6% had a DAI score of 31-35 which signifies that there is “severe malocclusion” and 4% had a DAI score of ≥36 which signifies that there is “very severe or handicapping malocclusion”. The finding was more commonly seen among 14 years age group.Conclusions:It can be concluded from the present study that the prevalence of malocclusion is reasonable high in this part of the region, and it is very important to bring in more awareness at the school level as primary prevention can be the most effective tool in control this menace.

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Validity of two occlusal indices for determining orthodontic treatment needs of patients treated in a public university in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State, Brazil

Cited by 15 publications

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Malocclusion and deleterious oral habits among adolescents in a developing area in northeastern Brazil

Malocclusion and deleterious oral habits among adolescents in a developing area in northeastern Brazil

Malocclusion, Dental Caries and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: A Comparison between Adolescent School Children in Urban and Rural Regions in Peru

Prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment needs among 12-15 years old school children in Patna, Eastern India

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