INCIDENCE OF ANTERIOR OPEN BITE AMONG PATIENTS REPORTING TO LAHORE MEDICAL &DENTAL COLLEGE, LAHORE

Abstract

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to calculate the incidence/frequency of an anterior open bite and its gender distribution among the patients reporting to department of Orthodontics, Lahore medical and dental college, Lahore.

Material and Method: Dental records of 456 patients reporting to LM&DC were assessed for the presence of anteriorm open bite. The frequency and gender distribution was calculated among the total selected sample.

Results: The mean age of the patients was 20.5 years. The frequency of open bite was found to be 2.6%. Male to female ratio was 1:2. Simple anterior open bite was more prevalent.

Conclusion: females are more affected by open bite malocclusion than the males. Simple type of open bite is more prevalent as compared to complex type.