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Malocclusion and orthodontic treatment needs among individuals with down syndrome in Egypt: a multicentre cross-sectional study.

BMC oral health · AlSwafeeri H, Bedwani N, Badran M, Shehata N, Ahmed H, Mohamed MA · 2026-10-19

Researchers examined 117 Egyptian adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome, finding that over 70% had borderline to very great orthodontic treatment needs, with anterior open bite and posterior crossbite being common malocclusions alongside poor oral hygiene in most participants.

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