Bayan Dleem Almoghamer

Department of Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, King Khalid University College of Dentistry, Abha, Saudi Arabia

Publications

• Original Article   
  The Occlusal Status of 6 to 12 Years Old Saudi Arabian Children: A Cross-sectional Study
  Author(s): Noura Abdulaziz Abumelha, Rawan Hamad Alyami, Nujud Shaya AlEdrees, Alanoud Saeed Abu Hatlah, Bayan Dleem Almoghamer and Rafi Ahmad Togoo*
  
  Background: Malocclusion may cause frequent biting of the inner cheeks or tongue, aesthetic issues, discomfort when chewing or biting, speech problems, or development of mouth breathing therefore affecting the overall quality of life. Aim: To estimate the prevalence of different degrees of malocclusion associated dental complications among children aged 6-12 years. Materials & Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 526 children aged 6-12 years old after consents obtained from their parents. The Saudi children were selected from certain cities using proportional allocation technique by dividing these cities into districts where children were selected from malls and gardens with high attendance rate. Results: Based on molar relation, the prevalence of malocclusion in children aged 6-12 (chil.. Read More»