Malocclusion predictors in children with primary dentition (part one)

Relevance. The evaluation of malocclusion risk factor impact in primary dentition is an essential tool for prevention and treatment planning high-quality child orthodontic care. study aimed to determine predictors children with dentition. Material methods. article presents the retrospective dental status analysis findings 123 (55 boys 68 girls). initial oral examination was at 4.0 55 years old (average age 5.1 ± 0.6 years), reexamination 6.0 10.5 8.7 1.3 years). We evaluated presence a relationship its strength between factors early mixed using Pearson's chi-squared test (χ 2 ) Kramer–Welch criterion (V). calculated odds ratio 95% confidence interval each pair – malocclusion. Results . Differentiation predisposing their combination allowed formation predictor clusters clinical probability over 95%. For distal occlusion, cluster included extraction lower deciduous molars, mouth breathing postural disorder = 11.46, V 0.47); mesial occlusion upper incisors molars 18.30, 0.53); deep overbite open bite reverse swallowing 14.61, 0.56); anterior open-bite interdental lisp sucking habits 20.91, 0.50); mandibular lateral shift unilateral 9.98, 0.42). Conclusion Malocclusion identification elimination reduce likelihood