| Abstrakt: |
Positional dental anomalies (PA) are among frequent anomalies observed in dental practice. The aim of this study was to screen and identify the presence of positional dental anomalies within adult population in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Material and methods: The sample comprised of 492 adult subjects, aging from 20 to 44 years, both sexes, subdivided into age groups. A comprehensive standard clinical examinations were performed, using defined criteria. Results: Among all examined persons the positional anomalies (PA) were found in 263 patients (53,3%). The prevalence of PA was the highest in adults aged 25-34 (57, 5%). There was a significant difference in prevalence of positional anomalies among different age groups (Chi square 13,342, p<0,001). There were differences in prevalence of PA between persons of different sex, but no significant difference was found in PA prevalence between different sexes within the same age group. In overall adult sample the rotation was the most frequent positional anomaly and was found in 42, 7% cases. Ectopic teeth was found in 19, 3%, with a significant difference in prevalence of ectopic tooth in males (Chi square 6,281, p=0,043). Transposition had prevalence of only 0, 4%, proving to be a rare phenomenon. Conclusion: Positional anomalies are very often registered and corrected through orthodontic treatment during children's growth, but they should also be observed and noted among adults. For those adults, adequate orthodontic procedures should be advised and advocated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
