Tooth Development Disorder
Conditions
Brief summary
The objective of this study is to assess the occlusal characteristics of primary dentition among Egyptian preschool children.
Detailed description
This cross-sectional study was based on examination of the primary dentition of healthy preschool Egyptian children ,The objective of this study is to assess the occlusal characteristics of primary dentition among Egyptian preschool children.
Interventions
OTHERclinical examination
Clinical examination with optimal (Lighting, using a disposable mouth mirror and a millimeter-ruler) will be performed, in addition to an upper and lower arch impression will be made and a study cast will be prepared.
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
3 Years to 6 Years
Inclusion criteria
* Egyptian children. * Children are medically free. * Children with a complete set of primary dentition without any permanent teeth. -Teeth free of extensive caries which affect the mesio- distal and occluso- gingival dimension.
Exclusion criteria
* Children with developmental anomalies. * Children with any oral habits. * Children with cognition problems. * Children with a history of an obvious alternative cause for malocclusion (e.g. trauma, syndromes). * Participant's caregivers refuse to give consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Primary molar relationship | Day 1 | Categorical (Flush terminal plane, mesial step, distal step) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Physiological spaces (Upper and lower) | Day 1 | Binary (Present/absent) |
| Primate spaces (Upper and lower) | Day 1 | Binary (Present/absent) |
| Crowding (upper and lower) | Day 1 | Binary (Present/absent) |
| Primary canine relationship | Day 1 | Categorical (Class 1, Class 2, Class3) |
| Posterior Crossbite (unilateral/bilateral) | Day 1 | Binary (Present/absent) |
| Degree of overbite | Day 1 | Categorical (Normal, increased, edge to edge or anterior open bite) |
| Degree of overjet | Day 1 | Categorical (Normal, increased, edge to edge or anterior crossbite) |
| Midline discrepancy | Day 1 | Binary (Present/absent) |
Contacts
Primary ContactFaisal Ali Aljarallah, master degree
Outcome results
None listed