Aravind Kumar S

Department of Orthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India

Publications

• Research Article   
  Assessment of Need for Orthodontic Treatment in Adolescents
  Author(s): Monisha K and Aravind Kumar S*
  
  Malocclusion has been reported to the diverse gender and age groups. Prevalence of malocclusion is high among children and adolescents. Determining the factors involved in the development of the occlusion during transitional period from primary to permanent requires knowledge and experience. Hence, early treatment of malocclusion is necessary. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of adolescents who are in need of orthodontic treatment. The study has been carried during the period June 2019 to April 2020 on a total of 637 patients who reported to a private dental hospital in Chennai. All case sheets of relevant data with orthodontic findings were reviewed for the study and adolescents in the age group of 14-19 years were segregated. The data was entered in SPSS and analyzed through the Chi square test. The study evaluated 20 common orthodon.. Read More»