The Prevalence of Malocclusion Development in a Group of Egyptian Children With Digit Sucking Aged 3 to 6 Years

The Prevalence of Malocclusion Development in a Group of Egyptian Children With Digit Sucking Aged 3 to 6 Years: A Cross Sectional Study

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children between ages 3 to 6 years.
• Children those are medically free.
• Both genders are included.
• Egyptian children

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of an obvious alternative cause for malocclusion (e.g. trauma, syndromes).
• Participants exposed to thumb sucking prevention programs.
• Participants who underwent orthodontic treatment for his/her malocclusion.
• Participants' caregivers refuse to give consent.