The prevalence of malocclusion and the need for orthodontic treatment among adolescents in the northern border region of Saudi Arabia: an epidemiological study

• Prif Awduron: Ravi Kumar Gudipaneni (Awdur), Raed F. Aldahmeshi (Awdur), Santosh R. Patil (Awdur), Mohammad Khursheed Alam (Awdur)
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Abstract Background To assess the prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need among adolescents using the dental health component (DHC) of the index of orthodontic treatment need (IOTN). Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 500 (mean age 16.25 ± 1.09) adolesc...