Patterns of skeletal class II in patients reporting to Ayub Dental Section

Abstract

Researchers have used a variety of techniques to distinguish between the distinct elements of malocclusion. While some academics have used various indices to determine prevalence, the majority of researchers have followed Angle's categorization. Individual malocclusion studies, such as those looking at class II or class III malocclusion, have employed cephalometric analysis. Objectives: There is currently a lack of information in the literature about the prevalence of malocclusion in the Abbottabad region generally in the city among people of different ages that might benefit from orthodontic services. This study's goal was to assess local population skeletal class II patterns in order to better treat patients at the appropriate time by utilizing variations in skeletal class II patterns' growth periods. Methodology: From February 2022 to April 2023, the Department of Orthodontics at Ayub Dental Section, Abbottabad, conducted this retrospective (cross-sectional) study. The institutional ethical committee at Ayub Medical College in Abbottabad gave its approval to the plan. On a specially created proforma, data for 100 patients were collected using prior records. Patients of either gender who had skeletal class II jaw relationships with any dental relationships and were between the ages of 8 and 35 were required to meet the inclusion criteria.