Gender Differences in Malocclusion Awareness Among Adolescents in Zawia, Libya: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire-Based Study
Malocclusion is highly prevalent among adolescents and significantly impacts oral function, aesthetics, and psychosocial well-being. Late adolescence (15-17 years) represents a critical period for self-image development and orthodontic treatment-seeking. However, data on knowledge and awareness of malocclusion in Weste...