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Malocclusion, often beginning in early childhood is a common condition in children and may have a negative impact on oral health related quality of life. Several risk factors predisposing to malocclusion have been described, including non-nutritive sucking habits and premature loss of primary teeth. Other causative factors include genetic traits, and tooth and skeletal discrepancies. Paediatric dentists should recognize risk factors and establish accurate diagnosis of developing malocclusions to allow prevention, timely treatment or patient referral.
