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Basic method for recording occlusal traits
Bulletin of the World Health Organization
|January 1, 1979
Summary
A standardized method for recording malocclusion was developed by the World Health Organization and International Dental Federation. This approach aids global prevalence assessment and orthodontic treatment needs evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Malocclusion assessment historically lacked standardization.
- Global data on malocclusion prevalence was inconsistent.
- Assessing orthodontic treatment needs required a unified approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a universally applicable method for recording malocclusion.
- To establish a common basis for global malocclusion prevalence studies.
- To support the development of orthodontic treatment need assessment tools.
Main Methods:
- Development of a basic malocclusion recording system.
- Joint effort by the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Dental Federation (IDF).
- Field-testing conducted between 1969 and 1978.
Main Results:
- A standardized malocclusion recording method was established.
- The method provides a common basis for epidemiological research.
- Facilitates consistent assessment of malocclusion prevalence worldwide.
Conclusions:
- The WHO/IDF method offers a foundational tool for malocclusion recording.
- Enables consistent global data collection on malocclusion.
- Supports informed public health strategies and orthodontic care planning.