A Study on prevalence of open bite in 11 – 14 year old boy student in Ahwaz in 2001 .

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1 Assistant Professor of Orthodontic Department, Dental School, Ahwaz University of Medical Sciences,Iran

2 Assistant Professor of Pedodontic Department, Dental School, Ahwaz University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Abstract

Introuduction : The  purpose of this study  was  to  determine  the  prevalence  of  openbite  in 11-14  year old  boy  students  in  Ahwaz  in 2001 .
Materials and Methods : This study  was  a  descriptive  cross  sectional  investigation  with  cluster  sampling  on 744  students  (11-14 year old  boys).
Results : The  total  prevalence  of  open  bite  was  14/2 %  . 7/8 % exhibited  only  anterior  open  bite ,  6/1 % posterior  open bite  and  0/4%   showed  both  anterior  and  posterior
open bite .
Conclusion : Open bite  has relatively high prevalence in Ahwaz . early diagnosis and treatment  can  inhibit many  future  complications . 

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Journal of Mashhad Dental School
Volume 27, Issue 1,2
Spring & Summer 2003
April 2003
Pages 11-16

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  • Receive Date: 21 September 2013
  • Accept Date: 21 September 2013

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