Abstract
Introduction: Malocclusion may not be pathological condition, but it negatively affects the quality of life. The purpose of the study was to assess the role of socio-demographics on malocclusion and traumatic dental injuries among adolescents.
 Materials & Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with a sample of 320 students from government and private schools. Student’s in the age range from 13-15 years were included. A structured questionnaire was used to assess demographic characteristics, socio-economic status, frequency of dental visit and tooth brushing, self-perceived need for orthodontic treatment. Index of orthodontic treatment need (IOTN) and Traumatic Dental Injury (TDI) were recorded.
 Result: The study showed that self-reported orthodontic treatment need was greater among Private school students as compared to Government. IOTN-DHC more severe Grade 4, Grade 3 type of treatment needs were greater among government students. While Grade 1 & Grade 2 type of treatment needs was found to be greater among private students. Grade 5 & Grade 4 type of orthodontic treatment needs was greater among government students, 83(51.9%) & 48 (30%) as compared to private students, 21(13.1%) & 25(15.6%). While Grade 1, Grade 2 & Grade 3 type of orthodontic treatment needs was lesser among government students, 6(3.8%), 8(5.0%) & 15(9.4%) as compared to private students, 42(26.2%), 49(30.6%) & 23(14.4%) respectively. Complicated type of dental injury was greater among government students.
 Conclusion: The study indicates the presence of socio demographic gradient in orthodontic treatment need and Traumatic dental injuries.
Highlights
Malocclusion may not be pathological condition, but it negatively affects the quality of life
The study indicates the presence of socio demographic gradient in orthodontic treatment need and Traumatic dental injuries
Malocclusion causes psychological disturbances related to impaired dento-oro-facial esthetics
Summary
Malocclusion may not be pathological condition, but it negatively affects the quality of life. The purpose of the study was to assess the role of socio-demographics on malocclusion and traumatic dental injuries among adolescents. It may be possible that these patients think that the benefits of orthodontic treatment is not balanced.[3] The purpose of the study was to assess the role of socio-demographics on malocclusion and traumatic dental injuries among adolescents. This further determines their acceptance of orthodontic treatment
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