Relationship Between Angle Class II Malocclusion and Harmful Oral Habits in Children

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of harmful oral habits in individuals diagnosed with 
malocclusion and to investigate whether Class II malocclusion is more prevalent in this group.  
Methods: The study involved a random selection of 140 patient records from those who had previously completed 
treatment at Rama dental College, Hospital and Research Centre. The participants' ages ranged from 6 years to 10 
years. An analysis was conducted to explore the relationship between the presence or absence of harmful oral habits, 
the type and frequency of these habits, and the classification of malocclusion according to the Angle classification 
system. The statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-square test, with a significance level set at 5%