Association between malocclusion, caries and oral hygiene in children 6 to 12 years old resident in suburban Nigeria
Abstract Background There are conflicting opinions about the contribution of malocclusions to the development of dental caries and periodontal disease. This study’s aim was to determine the association between specific malocclusion traits, caries, oral hygiene and periodontal health for children 6 t...
Main Authors: | , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
BMC
2019-11-01
|
Series: | BMC Oral Health |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-019-0959-2 |