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Hypodontia, Gender-Based Differences and its Correlation with other Dental Clinical Features in Kosovar Adolescents.

ABSTRACT: Aim:The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the gender-based differences in patients with hypodontia. As a secondary outcome, the study looked into the correlation between hypodontia and other dental clinical features among Kosovar adolescents. Material and Methods:3,306 students, aged between 15-21 years were examined in schools in Kosovo. Examinations were performed using a dental mirror to assess the number of teeth present, and dental impressions were taken from hypodontia subjects. Panoramic and periapical radiographs, as well as intraoral photographs, were taken in subjects who were suspected to have hypodontia to verify the diagnosis. Results:77 of the examined subjects had hypodontia, among which 46 were females (59.7%) and 31 were males (40.3%). The most frequently missing teeth were the maxillary lateral incisors, followed by the mandibular second premolars. 68 patients (88.3%) had at least one dental clinical feature concurrent with hypodontia. Conclusion:No significant difference was noted in the prevalence of hypodontia according to gender. Teeth rotation was the most commonly observed clinical feature followed by inclination.

SUBMITTER: Reshitaj A

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6993473 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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<b>Hypodontia, Gender</b>-<b>Based Differences and its Correlation with other Dental Clinical Features in Kosovar Adolescents</b>.

Reshitaj Albena A Krasniqi Dafina D Reshitaj Krenar K Anic Milosevic Sandra S

Acta stomatologica Croatica 20191201 4

<h4>Aim</h4>The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the gender-based differences in patients with hypodontia. As a secondary outcome, the study looked into the correlation between hypodontia and other dental clinical features among Kosovar adolescents.<h4>Material and methods</h4>3,306 students, aged between 15-21 years were examined in schools in Kosovo. Examinations were performed using a dental mirror to assess the number of teeth present, and dental impressions were taken from hypodont ...[more]

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Hypodontia, Gender-Based Differences and its Correlation with other Dental Clinical Features in Kosovar Adolescents.

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<b>Hypodontia, Gender</b>-<b>Based Differences and its Correlation with other Dental Clinical Features in Kosovar Adolescents</b>.

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