Abstract
Crossbite is one of the most common types of malocclusion. It is a potential cause of trauma from occlusion, and it can be a cofactor of periodontal diseases. However, research on the effects of crossbite on periodontium is still rare. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between crossbite and periodontal status. This cross-sectional study examined the dental records of 68 subjects with normal bite and 68 subjects with crossbite obtained from the Universitas Indonesia's dental teaching hospital from 2010-2015. Data was statistically analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. There were no statistically significant differences (p>0.05) in the mean values for gingival recession, loss of attachment, and gingival bleeding between the normal bite group and the crossbite group. A statistically significant difference (p<0.05) between the two groups was found for the mean values of pocket depth. There is no correlation between crossbite and gingival recession, loss of attachment, and gingival bleeding; but, there is a correlation between crossbite and pocket depth.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 153-156 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of International Dental and Medical Research |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- Crossbite
- Gingival bleeding
- Gingival recession
- Loss of attachment
- Pocket depth