Malocclusion in patients presenting for orthodontic treatment.
Date
1994
Authors
Harris A.M.
Rossouw P.E.
Joseph V.P.
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Abstract
The Angle and Steiner classifications are used extensively in orthodontics. The prevalence of malocclusions in Caucasian patients living in the Western Cape was determined using both classifications and the degree of concordance of the data thus obtained was ascertained. A high prevalence of Angle Class I and II was found. No statistically significant differences could be demonstrated between the data obtained from the two systems although there were discrepancies. The implications of the findings are discussed and it is concluded that each classification system used on its own does not provide enough information for accurate diagnostic and treatment planning purposes.
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adolescent, age distribution, article, Caucasian, chi square distribution, child, classification, female, human, male, malocclusion, prevalence, sex ratio, South Africa, Adolescent, Age Distribution, Chi-Square Distribution, Child, European Continental Ancestry Group, Female, Humans, Male, Malocclusion, Prevalence, Sex Distribution, South Africa
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The Journal of the Dental Association of South Africa = Die Tydskrif van die Tandheelkundige Vereniging van Suid-Afrika
49
3
49
3