%0 Journal Article
%T Prevalence of Cross-Bite in School-Aged Children in Jeddah: An Observational Study
%A Amal Al-Khotani
%A Aron Naimi-Akbar
%A Emad Albadawi
%A Malin Ernberg
%A Britt Hedenberg-Magnusson
%A Nikolaos Christidis
%J Turkish journal of Public Health Dentistry
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%D 2022
%V 2
%N 1
%P 9-12
%X Cross-bite is a major orthodontic problem that affects a large number of children worldwide. It usually develops during the growth phase and, in some instances, leads to functional impairments and aesthetic concerns. The present study aimed to determine the frequency of different types of cross-bites in school-aged children and to compare prevalence across different age groups within the school children population. A total of 334 students participated in this study, divided into two age groups of 6-9 years and 9-12 years. Different types of cross-bites, including anterior cross-bite, unilateral posterior cross-bite, and bilateral posterior cross-bite were examined in these groups. The collected data were processed using SPSS version 21, using descriptive statistics, frequency distributions, and Chi-square tests, with the results presented in cross-tabulations. Parental consent was obtained for all participating children. In comparing the age groups, the incidence of anterior cross-bite (30%) and unilateral posterior cross-bite (10%) was more common in the 9-12-year-olds age group, while bilateral posterior cross-bite (15%) and no cross-bite (54%) were more common in children aged 6-9 years. Overall, anterior cross-bite was more common than posterior crossbite among children. No significant differences were observed between the age groups regarding the frequency of different types of cross-bites.
%U https://tjphd.com/article/prevalence-of-cross-bite-in-school-aged-children-in-jeddah-an-observational-study-qjzkflzr8v57cj6