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The purpose of the study is to determine the prevalence of malocclusion among a group of Egyptian children with digit sucking aged 3 to 6 years.
The purpose of the study is to determine the prevalence of malocclusion among a group of Egyptian children with digit sucking aged 3 to 6 years.
PICO:
Population: Egyptian Children with digit sucking aged 3 to 6 years. Outcome: Development of malocclusion.
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Anterior open bite | Measured using a divider and the measurement is transferred onto a ruler. measuring unit is mm. | 6 months |
| Over bite. | measured using a periodontal probe and the measurement is transferred onto a ruler. measuring unit mm. | 6 months |
| Over jet. | measured using a periodontal probe and the measurement is transferred onto a ruler. measuring unit mm. | 6 months |
| Anterior and posterior cross bite. | Observed visually.Binary units: (yes/no) | 6 months |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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population is limited to Egyptian children who are aged from 3 to 6 years and are thumb suckers. both genders are included
| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heba Ashraf, bachelor | Contact | 01123777705 | heba_ashraf@dentistry.cu.edu.eg | |
| Randa Youssef, lecturer | Contact |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Mahmoud Hamdy, professor | Cairo University | Study Director |
| Salah Behery, professor | Cairo University | Study Director |
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