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A simple method of assessing community orthodontic needs
Australian Dental Journal
|October 1, 1978
Summary
This study introduces a new method to assess the need for orthodontic treatment in children by measuring incisal overjet and crowding. The findings highlight the importance of further research into malocclusion severity scores.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Public Health
Background:
- Assessing the need for orthodontic treatment is crucial for community dental health.
- Existing methods may require refinement for accurate community-level assessment.
- Malocclusion prevalence impacts oral health and quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and describe a method for assessing the community's need for orthodontic treatment.
- To utilize measurements of incisal overjet and crowding for malocclusion assessment.
- To establish a scoring system for malocclusion severity.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted involving 336 children.
- Measurements of incisal overjet and dental crowding were performed.
- Data were converted into a scoring system to quantify malocclusion severity.
Main Results:
- A method was developed to assess orthodontic treatment needs based on specific measurements.
- The study produced a score related to the severity of malocclusion.
- Results indicate a potential need for further investigation into the methodology.
Conclusions:
- The described method provides a quantifiable approach to assessing orthodontic needs in a community.
- Incisal overjet and crowding are key indicators for malocclusion severity assessment.
- Further research is warranted to validate and refine this assessment method.