›› 2015, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (12): 1085-1088.

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  • Received:2015-04-21 Revised:2015-06-04 Online:2015-12-28 Published:2015-12-15

Abstract: Malocclusion is closly related to facial aesthetics.Due to the increasing demand for orthodontic treatment,some methods are needed to objectively assess the prevalence and classification of malocclusion.Occlusal indexes are used by epidemiologists to assess the prevalence of malocclusion and its severity,to understand the selfperceptions of orthodontic patients,and to evaluate the effects of malocclusion on aesthetics

Key words: occlusal indexes, orthodontic, treatment need

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