ISSN: 2966-0599
v.2, n.3, 2025 (Março)
METADADOS
DOI: 10.69720/29660599.2025.00056
Author 1: Nicolle Monserrate Carreño Carreño
Biography: Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo, Manabí, Portoviejo.
E-mail: e.nmcarreno@sangregorio.edu.ec
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2848-8871
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Author 2: Angela Mercedes Murillo Almache
Biography: Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo, Manabí, Portoviejo.
E-mail: ammurillo@sangregorio.edu.ec
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2158-1871
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Author 3: Carlos Ernesto Veliz Arauz
Biography: Universidad San Gregorio de Portoviejo, Manabí, Portoviejo. E-
E-mail: ceveliz@sangregorio.edu.ec
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5190-055X
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ABSTRACT: Introduction: Malocclusion is a common condition that affects the alignment of teeth and the relationship between dental arches, posing a challenge in children’s oral health. This condition can impact not only aesthetics but also the quality of life of school- aged children. General Objective: To determine the prevalence of malocclusions and their association with deforming habits in children aged 7 to 12 who sought dental care at the San Gregorio de Portoviejo University dental clinic during the year 2022. Methodology: A retrospective cross- sectional study with a quantitative approach was conducted. Data were extracted from orthodontic records of patients treated at the university’s dental clinics. Results: The findings showed that male patients (52.9%) had a higher prevalence. Class I malocclusion was present in 50.0% of the patients, of whom 23.9% had no association with deforming habits, whereas 14.5% were linked to the habit of digital sucking. Conclusion: Among the types of Angle malocclusion studied, a high percentage of Class I cases were found without an identifiable etiological factor. The majority of the study participants were male. The most prevalent type of malocclusion, according to Angle’s classification, was Class I.
Keywords: Malocclusion; Angle Care. Classification; Dental Etiology; Prevalence; Dental
