Journal Name:
- Indian Journal of Basic & Applied Medical Research
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Abstract (2. Language):
Introduction: The present study evaluated anomalies of tooth formation and eruption in adolescents. This was a cross-sectional
study, with the primary data was collected from educational campuses in Pune, Maharashtra.
Methodology: Total 1000, healthy male and female subjects between 14-16 years of age were selected for the study and
examined for the dental anomalies of malocclusion which were divided into three type viz. dentition, occlusion and space
anomalies.
Results: Descriptive statistics was done by calculating the Standard error of difference between two proportions. Comparison of
outcome parameters was calculated with significance test (‘p’ value). Occlusion anomalies were found to be more predominant,
also anomalies were found more commonly in female than male subjects, the difference being statistically significant.
Conclusion: Malocclusion is more prevalent in males; however the dentition anomalies are more common in females. We may
also conclude that dentition anomalies are more common in female than male.
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