Prevalence of different types of malocclusion among school children in makkah governorate of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the status of occlusion among school children in Makkah governorate of Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: The sampling included 289 adolescents with age range 14-17 years. The sample was randomly selected from schools in Makkah governorate to determine the status of their occlusion. Design: Randomized cross-sectional study. The examiner assessed different type of malocclusion, crowding, diastema, cross-bite, overjet and overbite. These occlusal parameters were examined by one examiner using a mouth mirror, small light source and metallic ruler. Conclusion: This study revealed predominance of Class I molar among Saudi School children in Makkah city. Normal overjet and overbite were frequent findings. The most prevalent malocclusion trait was crowding.