Prevalence of Facial Asymmetry Among Orthodontic Patients

Cairo University (CU)

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Facial Asymmetry

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04635319

CEBD-CU-2019-05-15

Details and patient eligibility

About

To estimate the prevalence of facial asymmetry

Full description

The objectives of the present study are:

• To estimate the prevalence of facial asymmetry among Egyptian population, according to type, sex, and age.
• To provide an insight into the key aspects to be taken into consideration while accomplishing an accurate diagnosis and formulation of rational integrated orthodontic-surgical treatment plan that considers correction of all aspects of the asymmetry.

Enrollment: 132 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 40 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• between 18-40 years old of both sexes who asked for orthodontic treatment

Exclusion criteria

• • No previous orthodontic treatment.

  • photographs of poor quality.
  • Any hereditary diseases or syndromes such as Down's syndrome or cleidocranial dysostosis.
  • Any disease of the jaw that might have affected the normal growth of permanent dentition.

Trial design

132 participants in 1 patient group

18-40 years old of both sexes

Description:

patient from 18 to 40 years old seeking orthodontic treatment