Pattern of Malocclusion Among Orthodontic Patients in East Coast of Sabah (Corak Maloklusi di Kalangan Pesakit Ortodontik di Pantai Timur Sabah)
http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/JSKM-2021-1902
- Author:
JIN HAN LEE
1
;
LILLYBIA EMILY EBIN
2
Author Information
1. Orthodontic Department Ministry of Health Malaysia Klinik Pakar Ortodontik Hospital Queen Elizabeth II Aras 8, Jalan Bersatu Off Jalan Damai Luyang 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia
2. Orthodontic Department Ministry of Health Malaysia Unit Ortodontik Klinik Pergigian Sandakan, Klinik Kesihatan Sandakan, KM 3.2, Jalan Labuk, 90500 Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
pattern;
malocclusion;
orthodontic
- From:Malaysian Journal of Health Sciences
2021;19(No.2):46-50
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
This study reviewed the pattern of malocclusion among orthodontic patients in East Coast of Sabah and the type of
treatment indicated for the patients. A total of 138 pre-treatment orthodontic records of patients who attended the
orthodontic consultation clinic in year 2018 were included in this cross-sectional retrospective study. Data taken were
demographic data, source of referral, BSI (British Standards Institutes) incisor classification, skeletal pattern, and type
of treatment. All data were analysed descriptively using Stata 15. Based on the results, mean age of the patients was
16.89 ± 0.37 years. More females sought orthodontic treatment (n=101, 73.19%) than males. Majority of the patients
were Chinese (n=68, 49.28%) and Bumiputera Sabah (n=55, 39.86%). Main source of referral was from dental officers
(n=128, 92.75%). The distribution of malocclusion showed high percentage of Class II Division 1 (n=56, 40.58%),
followed by Class III (n=45, 32.61%), Class I (n=34, 24.64%) and Class II Division 2 (n=3, 2.17%). For skeletal
pattern, more patients presented with Class II (n=54, 39.13%), while the number of patients presented with Class I and
Class III were equal (n=42, 30.43%). Class III malocclusion (n=29, 42.65%) and Class III skeletal pattern (n=29,
42.65%) were more common in Chinese patients. Treatment indicated was mostly fixed orthodontic appliance (n=120,
86.96%). In conclusion, Class II Division 1 malocclusion and Class II skeletal pattern were most common among the
patients. Class III malocclusion and Class III skeletal pattern were typical features among the Chinese patients. Fixed
orthodontic appliance was the most common treatment method.
- Full text:14.2021my0389.pdf
