The prevalence of malocclusion in China--an investigation of 25,392 children.
- Author:
Minkui FU
1
;
Ding ZHANG
;
Bangkang WANG
;
Yan DENG
;
Fohan WANG
;
Xiangyu YE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Child; Child, Preschool; China; epidemiology; Female; Humans; Male; Malocclusion; classification; epidemiology; Mass Screening; methods; Prevalence
- From: Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2002;37(5):371-373
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the prevalence of malocclusion in China.
METHODSBased on individual normal occlusion and Angle's classification of malocclusion, standard investigation form was made. 25,392 children of different dental ages were evaluated by orthodontic professionals.
RESULTSThe prevalence of malocclusion among Chinese children was 67.82%. The prevalence of malocclusion among children with different dental age and the proportion of the different types of malocclusions were revealed.
CONCLUSIONThe prevalence of malocclusion among Chinese children had increased from 40% to 67% over the last 40 years.
