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Abstract

During the last century, an ever-growing interest in improving our understanding of etiology, prevention, and treatment beyond the most prevalent oral diseases such as dental caries and periodontal disease has been noted. Malocclusion is one of these oral conditions which has generated increased interest from an epidemiological perspective due to its potential capacity to trigger significant unfavorable social interactions. In an era where the focus is moving from provider-determined needs to patient-generated outcomes, this knowledge becomes paramount. In this chapter, the readers will find the description of a range of different tools to measure and classify malocclusions. In addition, the presentation of a worldwide overview of epidemiological studies on the prevalence and factors associated with malocclusions will also be discussed. Emphasis will be set on common risks and protective factors. The last session of this chapter illustrates how malocclusions may affect the quality of life among children, adolescents, and adults. Readers such as researchers, oral health-care professionals, and oral health-care providers will have the opportunity to update their knowledge on this topic and identify potential research findings to be translated into dental practice.

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  • Andiappan M, Gao W, Bernabe E, Kandala NB, Donaldson AN. Malocclusion, orthodontic treatment, and the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14): systematic review and meta-analysis. Angle Orthod. 2015;85(3):493–500.

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Peres, K.G., Frazão, P., Flores-Mir, C. (2021). Malocclusions. In: Peres, M.A., Antunes, J.L.F., Watt, R.G. (eds) Oral Epidemiology. Textbooks in Contemporary Dentistry. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50123-5_5

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