Increased overjet is a risk factor for dental trauma in preschool children

Conclusions: There was association of dental trauma and malocclusion. Increased overjet was the most common malocclusion related to dental trauma. Preventive strategies are needed to reduce the rate of anterior malocclusion and, consequently, dental trauma in preschool children.

Source: Table of Contents : Indian Journal of Dental Research : 2006 - 17(3) - October 20, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Livia Azeredo Alves AntunesIsa Fin GomesMariane Hemerly AlmeidaErlange Andrade Borges SilvaJose De Albuquerque Calasans-MaiaLeonardo Santos Antunes Source Type: research