Malocclusion: prevention and treatment during growth and development

Abstract

Malocclusion is a common condition in the world's population but is not considered as a normal condition. A normal dentofacial development depends on the normal function of the muscles around the mouth, the balance between the muscles of the lips, cheeks from the outside of the dental arch and the inside of the tongue needs to be maintained. The imbalance of the three orofa-cial muscles will affect the development of dentofacial structures. Malocclusion occurs due to several factors including genetic factors and environmental factors. Prevention of malocclusion can be done in several ways, namely eliminating prolonged bad habits and improving nutrition during pregnancy. If malocclusion has occurred, treatment is carried out as early as possible so as not to aggravate the malocclusion.

Relationship of skeletal malocclusion classification and sagittal lip position in children

“…maxilla growth to the cranium is prognathic, but the mandible growth to the anterior is normal; maxilla growth to the cranium is normal, but the mandible growth to the anterior is retrognathic; maxilla growth to the cranium is prognathic and the mandible growth to the anterior is retrognathic. 31 Table 1 presented the sample characteristics according to the results of Jefferson's analysis. Of 30 samples with Jefferson's skeletal class II malocclusion, 4 samples were of class II A (13,32%) and 26 samples were of class II B (86,67%).…”