Awareness survey about the effects of malocclusion among young adults

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dc.contributor.authorFaizee, Shahul Hameeden_US
dc.contributor.authorVeerasankar, Sen_US
dc.contributor.authorAvanthika, Ken_US
dc.contributor.authorLakshmi, MR Arunaen_US
dc.contributor.authorAngeline, Bavyaen_US
dc.contributor.authorRachel, Beryl Jen_US
dc.date.accessioned2020-01-02T06:45:49Z
dc.date.available2020-01-02T06:45:49Z
dc.date.issued2018-11
dc.description.abstractMalocclusion has been a problem since ancient times. Diverse factors influence malocclusion such as oral habits, anomalies in the dentition like changes in shape, position and number of teeth. But awareness and attitude about the problem differs within the neighborhood, depending upon their understanding and education. Hence, observation is essential to diminish and avoid the deleterious effects of malocclusion. Hence the objective of this study is to perceive the knowledge of youngsters and enlighten their perception on misaligned teeth. Methods and Material: A cross sectional study was conducted among 1000 young adults between ages 18-22 in Sathyabama University, Chennai, India. A questionnaire consisting of 24 multiple choice questions were given to the participants to assess their awareness, attitude towards malocclusion and orthodontic treatment. Descriptive statistics and chi square test was done using SPSS software version 20. The level of significance was set at 0.05. Results: More than 70% of the participants show concern and interest on self-image, 39.9% of the total study population were unhappy with the arrangement of their teeth. There was an overall lack of knowledge about the etiology and the effects of malocclusion among the participants. 60.2% of the population have not visited a dentist in the past 3 years. Many had false impressions towards orthodontic treatment. Conclusion: Awareness about the effects of malocclusion among young adults seems to be lacking. Most of the time, the treatment is neglected until the need for it arises.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Orthodontics, Sathyabama University Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationFaizee Shahul Hameed, Veerasankar S, Avanthika K, Lakshmi MR Aruna, Angeline Bavya, Rachel Beryl J. Awareness survey about the effects of malocclusion among young adults. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2018 Nov; 29(6): 705-710en_US
dc.identifier.issn0970-9290
dc.identifier.issn1998-3603
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/192171
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherIndian Society for Dental Researchen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber6en_US
dc.relation.volume29en_US
dc.source.urihttps://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ijdr.IJDR_748_17en_US
dc.subjectAwarenessen_US
dc.subjectetiologyen_US
dc.subjectIndiaen_US
dc.subjectmalocclusionen_US
dc.subjectmisaligneden_US
dc.subjectsurveyen_US
dc.subjectyoung adultsen_US
dc.titleAwareness survey about the effects of malocclusion among young adultsen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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