Prevalence Of Malocclusion In Kathua District Of Jammu & Kashmir: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Background: To determine the prevalence of malocclusion.Materials & methods:A total of 1000 subjects were enrolled. The age of subjects was between 11- 33 years. The molar relationship was recorded according to Angle's classification as class I, II, or III. The data were analyzed with the SPSS software.Results:A total of 1000 subjects were enrolled. Normal occlusion was seen in 75% of the examined population whereas Angle's class I, II, III malocclusion were present in 14%, 8%, and 3%, respectively. The difference in malocclusion was statistically significant.Conclusion:There is a high prevalence of normal occlusion.