Malocclusion in Relation to Centric Relation and Maximum Intercuspation Coincidence and Gender

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study is to find out the association of different classes of Angles malocclusion with centric relation (CR) and maximum intercuspation position (MIP) coincidence and gender.

Study Design: Cross sectional study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences (dental section) for Girl and Dow Dental College, Karachi in September 2022 till December 2022.

Materials and Methods: Fifty five participants were selected as per selection criteria through purposive sampling technique. Different classes of Angles malocclusion were observed in relation to centric relation (CR) and maximum intercuspation position (MIP) coincidence and gender. Data was investigated by SPSS software 16. Chi square was used to figure out the association of different classes of Angles malocclusion with centric relation and maximum intercuspation coincidence and gender.

Results: Dental class 1 was more prevalent along with the presence of centric relation and maximum intercuspation coincidence. However there was no statistically significant association of different classes of Angles malocclusion with centric relation and maximum intercuspation coincidence and gender (p>0.05)

Conclusion: Different classes of malocclusion are devoid of association with centric relation and centric occlusion coincidence and gender.