Aims: This cross-sectional observational study aimed to evaluate the associations between early-life factors and the development of orthodontic malocclusions in a clinical population predominantly consisting of children and adolescents.Methods: A total of 407 patients seeking orthodontic consultation were included. Data regarding birth mode, breastfeeding duration, bottle and pacifier use, sibling number, birth order, and family orthodontic history were collected using a standardized questionnaire. All participants underwent comprehensive clinical and radiographic examination, and malocclusion types were determined according to Angle classification. Chi-square and one-way ANOVA tests were used for statistical analyses with a significance level of p
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