The Pattern Of Malocclusions In Saudi Arabian Patients

Attending For Orthodontic Treatment At The College Of

Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh

Khalid M. Al-Balkhi, BDS, MS, Ahmed A. Zahrani, BDS, MSc, DFM
King Saud University College of Dentistry, P.O. Box 60169, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia

The prevalence of many orthodontic-related variables was investigated and analyzed in the largest orthodontic clinic in Saudi Arabia. The results of the study indicate that the majority of the orthodontic cases were young patients with females showing a marginally higher percen­tage than males. Class I molar relationship, permanent dentition, ovoid arch form, crowding,. asymmetrical tooth extraction and asymmetrical arch were found most frequently. A very strong correlation was found between asymmetrical tooth extraction and the existence of den­tal arch asymmetry. Crossbite, crowding and class III molar relationship may be the principal reasons for patients to seek orthodontic treatment.

Saudi Dental Journal 1994;6(3):138-144.