none 10.31254/dentistry.2025.10309 BioMed Research Publishers BioMed Research Publishers 16195 191234182 314763 20260308062943796 10.31254 2026-03-08T06:29:47Z 2026-03-08T06:29:45Z 0 International Journal of Dentistry Research Int J Dentistry Res 25813218 10.31254/dentistry https://www.dentistryscience.com/ 01 17 2026 10 3 Shwetha Santhosh Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere-577004 karnataka, India NB Nagaveni Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere-577004 karnataka, India K Mallikarjuna Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere-577004 karnataka, India P Poornima Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere-577004 karnataka, India KP Bharath Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere-577004 karnataka, India Background/Objectives: This study aimed to assess the impact of mobile phone usage on posture and malocclusion in children aged 6-13 years. The relationship between mobile phone use, craniovertebral angle, and dental malocclusion was examined. Materials and Method: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 200 children aged 6-13 years in Davangere city. Participants were divided into two groups: mobile phone users (using a phone for more than 1 hour/day) and non-users (less than 1 hour/week). Data collection involved a structured questionnaire, craniovertebral angle measurement through side-profile images, and intraoral examinations to assess malocclusion. Statistical analysis included the Chi-Square Test and Independent Samples t-Test. Results: Mobile phone users had a significantly lower craniovertebral angle (p < 0.001), indicating a greater degree of forward head posture. A significant association was observed between mobile phone use and slouched posture (p = 0.019), increased overjet (p = 0.003), crowding in the upper arch (p = 0.011), spacing in the upper anterior teeth (p = 0.009), and posterior crossbite (p < 0.001). Habits like mouth breathing and thumb sucking were significantly higher in mobile phone users (p = 0.003). Conclusion: Findings suggest that children who use mobile phones for extended durations are more likely to exhibit forward head posture, which is associated with an increased prevalence of malocclusion. This study highlights the relationship between prolonged mobile phone use, postural changes, and malocclusion in children. 01 17 2026 118 122 1 10.31254/biomed-crossmark-policy www.biomedresearch.org false 10.31254/dentistry.2025.10309 https://www.dentistryscience.com/IJDR_2025103_09.pdf