Prevalencia de la maloclusión dentaria según angle en la población adulta en Latinoamérica.

Abstract

Introduction: This work compiled information or studies that have been done in Latin America in adults on the topic of dental malocclusion and its prevalence, taking into account Angle's classification. The results of the different investigations lead us to determine that dental malocclusion is a health problem present in adults, which grows due to the lack of dental medical care. Unquestionably, the adult population presents serious oral problems, many leave the issue aside and do not seek treatment from a specialist in the field of dentistry due to several factors, lack of money, ignorance of the subject and some out of fear. A type of descriptive and theoretical research was applied, strengthened with observation and content analysis. Objective: Determine the prevalence of dental malocclusion according to Angle's classification in the adult population of Latin America. Methodology: This investigative work exhibits a systematic review design in an academic or scientific manner that allows the question to be answered and justified through the search for selected information. Results: There are few research works in Latin America on dental malocclusion in adults; the material obtained indicates that the majority of the adult population presents class 1 cases. Conclusions: It is necessary to undertake investigative work to strengthen the topic in professionals, and enrich future researchers with material. Adults in Latin America must take into consideration that the work being carried out is to educate them in oral health in this case, so that allows them to develop correctly in a society that grows and develops rapidly.