What question did this study set out to answer?

The study aims to evaluate the prevalence of malocclusion among Lebanese children aged 8 to 10 years and its association with gender.

Association of malocclusion prevalence and gender in Lebanese schoolchildren aged 8 to 10 years: an epidemiological cross-sectional study.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

Cross-sectional study assesses malocclusion prevalence in Lebanese schoolchildren, suggesting gender impacts orthodontic treatment timing.

The study aims to evaluate the prevalence of malocclusion among Lebanese children aged 8 to 10 years and its association with gender.
Cross-sectional study design including 613 children
Clinical assessments focused on malocclusion prevalence, gender differences, and dental substance loss
Evaluation of harmful habits related to malocclusion
48.6% of subjects display malocclusion requiring orthodontic treatment
Significant gender differences found in overbite (p=0.0016) and overjet (p=0.043) in moderate to severe cases
Findings suggest that gender and age should guide orthodontic treatment initiation

Rjeily et al. (2026) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Cross-sectional study assesses malocclusion prevalence in Lebanese schoolchildren, suggesting gender impacts orthodontic treatment timing.