AN EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDY OF THE OCCLUSAL VARIATIONS FOR CHILDREN WITH DECIDUOUS DENTITION IN KWANGJU CITY

광주지역 유치열기 아동의 교합양상에 대한 역학적 연구

  • Yang, Kyu-Ho (Dept. of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Chonnam National University)
  • 양규호 (전남대학교 치과대학 소아치과학교실)
  • Published : 1996.11.30

Abstract

The occlusal patterns and profiles of the primary dentition were studied by oral examination from 3 to 6 year-old children (200 boys, 200 girls) in Kwangju city. The results were as follows; 1. In sagittal primary canine relationship, Class 1 pattern (74.75 %) was prevalent. 2. In sagittal primary molar relationship, Class 1 pattern (56 %) was prevalent. 3. In profile view, straight profile (77%) was prevalent. 4. In comparison of relationship between primary canine relationship, primary molar relationship and profile, Class 1 pattern-Class 1 pattern-Straight profile (43.14 %) was prevalent.

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