Prevalence of Malocclusion and Orthodontic Treatment Needs in Down Syndrome Sudanese Individuals

Authors

  • Hiba A. Ibrahim University of Medical Science & Technology Khartoum
  • Amal H. Abuaffan University of Medical Science & Technology Khartoum

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/ojn.v4i2.13896

Abstract

Objective: To determine prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment needs in Down syndrome individuals among Sudanese population in Khartoum area.


Materials & Method: A total of 75 (37 males and 38 females) Down syndrome individuals age ranging from 6-28 years were clinically examined after obtaining their guardian’s consent, malocclusion was determined based on Angle and Incisor classification. Exclusion criteria were included individuals who had history of extraction and orthodontic treatment.
Data was analysed by using SPSS Version 17, at an alpha level 0.05 and 95% confidence limits.


Result: Angle Class III and Incisor III malocclusion represents the most prevalent type of malocclusions (58.7%) Angle classification, (53.3%) Incisors classification. Angle Class III malocclusion was more frequent among females (60.5%) than in males (56.8%). The
majority of individuals with Down syndrome are in need of orthodontic treatment (85.3%).


Conclusion: The prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need among Sudanese Down syndrome individuals was high. Angle and Incisor Class III malocclusion representing commonest trait of malocclusion with more frequency in females
than males.


Key word: down syndrome, Class III malocclusion, orthodontic treatment

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Author Biographies

Hiba A. Ibrahim, University of Medical Science & Technology Khartoum

General Dentist

Amal H. Abuaffan, University of Medical Science & Technology Khartoum

Dept of Orthodontics; Department of Orthodontics

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Published

2014-12-31

How to Cite

Ibrahim, H. A., & Abuaffan, A. H. (2014). Prevalence of Malocclusion and Orthodontic Treatment Needs in Down Syndrome Sudanese Individuals. Orthodontic Journal of Nepal, 4(2), 32–36. https://doi.org/10.3126/ojn.v4i2.13896

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2014)

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