Methods of Assessing and Grading Malocclusion: A Review

Abstract

Methods of assessing and grading malocclusion are reviewed under the headings: Diagnostic, Epidemiological, Treatment need, Treatment success and Treatment complexity. Historic and current usage, together with an appraisal of some of their advantages and weaknesses, are presented. The multifactorial and multivariate nature of malocclusion makes any single classification not only difficult but also of limited value in dentofacial assessment.

Keywords

• assessing
• grading
• malocclusion
• review