Gamar A Suleiman

Department of Orthodontics, Pedodontic and Preventive Dentistry, University of Khartoum, Sudan

Publications

  • Research   
    Prevalence of Malocclusion in University of Khartoum Students
    Author(s): Gamar A Suleiman, Amal H Abuaffan and Marwa M Hamid*

    This study aimed to assess the prevalence of malocclusion in University of Khartoum students in sagittal, transverse, and vertical directions. In addition, providing information on the gender distribution of occlusal variation. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 2550 University students (1305 females and 1245males), aged 18-22-year-old. The method for epidemiological registration devised by Björk et al (1964) was used. The prevalence of dental malocclusion and the interrelationship between some malocclusion traits were investigated. Results: Angle's Class I normal occlusion was the most prevalent trait (58%) followed by Class I malocclusion (30.2%), Class II (7.5%), and Class III (4.3%). Approximately 89% of the subjects had grade 1 deep bite. 3.2% of the males and 3.6 of the females had grade 1 frontal open bite. Scissor bite was the commonest t.. Read More»

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