Prevalence of occlusal deviations and orthodontic treatment in the Northern Finland Birth Cohort of 1986

Key Points

• To determine the prevalence of occlusal deviations and the history of orthodontic treatment in a specific birth cohort.
• Analyzed data from the Northern Finland Birth Cohort of 1986
• Compared prevalence rates between genders
• Evaluated history of orthodontic treatment
• Occlusal deviations were common, but severe cases were rare
• Prevalence of occlusal deviations was higher in males compared to females
• Females had a higher history of orthodontic treatment than males