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SUMMARY
Background
Malocclusion is a common form of dental anomalies experienced by musical wind instrument
players. Wind instruments have been associated with exertion of high pressure on the dentition
causing malocclusion. Malocclusion may result in diminished self esteem and playing
proficiency amongst the musicians. Studies have been inconclusive with regards to the
relationship between wind instruments and malocclusion. Some have noted that musical wind
instruments may act as an adjunct to orthodontic treatment. Others have concluded that they
do cause malocclusion whereas others report no significant findings. However, no data exists
locally on the relationship between these two fields.
Objective
The main objective of this study was to investigate malocclusion patterns on selected musical
wind instrument player groups in Nairobi.
Study Design
This was a cross-sectional descriptive study.
Study Population and Study Area
The study population included musical wind Instrument players based in Nairobi: Nairobi School
wind band, Kenya National Youth Orchestra, Kenya Conservatoire of Music Orchestra and the
Salvation Army Brass Band.
Methodology
The study comprised of 70 wind and non-wind players from the mentioned groups. A closed
ended questionnaire was used and an intraoral examination was carried out. Data was
collected using a clinical examination form. Descriptive statistical tests were carried out using
SPSS (17) and data was presented using frequency diagrams, tables and pie charts.
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Results
The most frequently observed occlusal traits among wind instrument players were: 77.8% had
an Overjet of (0<3MM) ,82.5% had an Overbite of(0<1/3 overlap), 20.6% had Lower anterior
crowding, 17.5% had Upper anterior crowding and 63.5% had a Class I Molar relationship
There was no difference between malocclusion patters in the different wind instrument players
and there was no difference in malocclusion patterns between wind and non wind players.
Conclusion
There were no differences in malocclusion patterns observed within wind instrument player
groups or between wind instrument players and non wind instrument players.
Recommendations
Wide consultations should be held between members of the dental profession and music
educators regarding increasing awareness between these two fields. This would help in bridging
the knowledge gap elicited from participants in this study
A longitudinal study would be recommended to provide more information on the long term
effects, if any, of playing a wind instrument on the dentition.
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