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We performed clinico-statistical studies of pediatric inpatients during a 10-year period from April 1999 to March 2008 at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Asahikawa Medical University. The results were as follows:
1. The total number of patients was 295, consisting of 175 males (59%) and 120 females (41%).
2. The disease classification was cleft lip and palate in 130 patients (44%), impacted teeth in 50 (17%), supernumerary impacted teeth in 24 (8%), cystic lesions of the maxilla or mandible in 20 (7%), dental caries and periodontal disease in 19 (7%), benign tumors in 12 (4%), craniofacial deformities other than cleft lip and palate in 11 (4%), trauma in 7 (2%), and mucous cysts in 3 (1%).
3. Residents of Asahikawa accounted for 35% of the total number of patients; the remaining patients (65%) were from the suburbs of Asahikawa or more distant areas.
4. As for referrals, 126 patients (43%) were introduced to us by departments of pediatrics or obstetrics, and 102 patients (35%) were introduced by dental offices.
