Prevalence of Malocclusion and Orthodontic Treatment Needs in the Mixed Dentition Period of the Kashmiri Population Using the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Needs: A Hospital-Based Study.

Researchers evaluated nearly 9,300 Kashmiri children aged 6–12 years and found that approximately one-fifth had malocclusion, with increased overjet and crowding being the most prevalent traits. The study suggests preventive and interceptive orthodontic interventions are important for this population.

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