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Research Article | Open Access
Volume 14 2022 | None
KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS ON ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT AMONG RURAL POPULATION-A SURVEY
S.Ragul PrasathDhanraj Ganapathy,L. Keerthi sasanka,Vinay sivaswamy
Pages: 8437-8450
Abstract
Introduction:A malocclusion is defined as an irregularity of the teeth or a mal relationship of the dental arches beyond the range of what is accepted as normal.Maloccluded teeth can cause psychosocial problems related to impaired dentofacial esthetics.Oral health can affect the general health, well-being, education and development of children.Malocclusion has been a problem since old age.But people’s awareness and perception about the problem varies with their geographical location and cultural background and their knowledge.The problem seems to be more acute in developing countries like India and especially in rural area.
Keywords
Orthodontic treatment,Malocclusion,Teeth Alignment,Awareness,Knowledge,Rural Population,Alloys,Ecofriendly,Orthodontic wires.
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