Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.15644/asc53/4/5
Hypodontia, Gender-Based Differences and its Correlation with other Dental Clinical Features in Kosovar Adolescents
Albena Reshitaj
; Department of Orthodontics, Medical Faculty School of Dentistry, University of Prishtina,p.n 10000, Prishtine, Kosovo
Dafina Krasniqi
; Department of Economic Development, Vanderbilt University, TN 37235, Nashville, USA
Krenar Reshitaj
; Medical Faculty School of Dentistry, University of Prishtina,p.n 10000, Prishtine, Kosovo
Sandra Anic Milosevic
orcid.org/0000-0003-2641-2364
; Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Gunduliceva 5, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
Aim: The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the gender-based differences in patients with hypodontia. As a secondary outcome, the study looked into the correlation between hypodontia and other dental clinical features among Kosovar adolescents. Material and Methods: 3,306 students, aged between 15-21 years were examined in schools in Kosovo. Examinations were performed using a dental mirror to assess the number of teeth present, and dental impressions were taken from hypodontia subjects. Panoramic and periapical radiographs, as well as intraoral photographs, were taken in subjects who were suspected to have hypodontia to verify the diagnosis. Results: 77 of the examined
subjects had hypodontia, among which 46 were females (59.7%) and 31 were males (40.3%). The most frequently missing teeth were the maxillary lateral incisors, followed by the mandibular second premolars. 68 patients (88.3%) had at least one dental clinical feature concurrent with hypodontia. Conclusion: No significant difference was noted in the prevalence of hypodontia according to gender. Teeth rotation was the most commonly observed clinical feature followed by inclination.
Keywords
Anodontia; Malocclusion; Adolescent; Kosovo
Hrčak ID:
230340
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Publication date:
19.12.2019.
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