AMBREEN AFZAL, IMTIAZ AHMED, FAHIM VOHRA.

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To find out the frequency of malocclusion in a sample taken from Karachi population aged 6-25 yrs.

STUDY DESIGN: It is an analytical cross sectional study.

MATERIAL AND METHOD: Malocclusion was clinically examined by using Angle`s classification in 1880 OPD subjects out of which 710 were males and 1170 were females malocclusion.

RESULTS: Results of this study showed that 75% of the total sample had malocclusion and most common type is Angle`s class I malocclusion (59.4%)

CONCLUSION: Malocclusion has a high prevalence in our society. Angles class I is most prevalent among all age groups.

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Department of Orthodontics, Karachi Medical & Dental College, Karachi *
Liaquat Medical College, Hospital, Jamshoro Hyderabad *
House Officer Dept of Orthodontics Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi *