Prevalence and Characteristics of Malocclusion among Dental Students at the University of Sciences and Technology in Yemen: A Cross Sectional Study
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https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4899-684X
Arwa N Alhumaikani
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6520-6432
Mohammed Alattas
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9452-9128
Abdulaziz Mufflhi
Fatima Abdulaziz Al-Kabab
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0710-1011
Mohammed Al-Gnaidy
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6763-9348
Sara A. Fareed
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1807-7392
Asma Murad
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6045-4518
Dekra Ben Talab
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6390-396X
Safa Awadh
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0040-0233
Saba Al Sanaani
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7529-3509
Nosaiba Mohammed
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4646-2458
Hamzah Al-Malahi
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8870-8984
Nagla Kamil
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9511-965X
Abstract
Background: Malocclusion, the misalignment of teeth and improper relation between dental arches, is a prevalent ailment that can result in a number of oral health problems. Few studies have looked at malocclusion patterns among dentistry students, who may have particular oral health traits, whereas most research focuses on general populations.
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and characteristics of malocclusion, such as symmetry, face profile, angle classification, and arch crowding, in a sample population.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed on 220 subjects, classified according to age, gender, and the severity of malocclusion. The results were analyzed by SPSS: descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered significant.
Results: The prevalence of malocclusion was found to be highest in Class I (65.5%), followed by Class II (10.5%) and Class III (8.6%). The most frequent dental anomaly was crowding (38.6%), and significant associations were observed between malocclusion types and arch crowding (p=0.002). The gender and age distribution did not show any significant difference (p > 0.05).
Conclusion: Class I malocclusion and crowding were found to be the most predominant among participants, thus underlining the importance of early orthodontic treatment. The findings of this study may serve as a reference for developing policies within dental academic institutions and provide a foundation for future research in orthodontic epidemiology.
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Malocclusion, Angle classification, Crowding, Orthodontics, Prevalence.
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