›› 2020, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (5): 476-480.

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Malocclusion assessment index and its application in early orthodontic treatment

Ying-Qian WU2,   

  • Received:2019-11-06 Revised:2020-01-11 Online:2020-05-26 Published:2020-06-08

Abstract: The prevalence of malocclusion in children and adolescents are high, which makes an effect on psychological and physiological health of different level. Early orthodontic treatment could achieve a better prognosis in a more simple and convenient way, yet the assessment of which is different among scholars. Except for the subjective judgment, the assessment of malocclusion in quantization is urgent. Discussion on the application of malocclusion assessment index in early orthodontic treatment provides a better guidance on it.

Key words: malocclusion assessment index, malocclusion, early orthodontic treatment

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