Malocclusion Dysfunction Scale (JS-MDF Scale)- A New Frontier In Quantifying Severity Of Malocclusion.

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Author Details : Sandhya Jain*

Volume : 5, Issue : 1, Year : 2021

Article Page : 20-24

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Abstract

Various classification of malocclusion and indices have been reported in the literature . It is important to assess the clinical severity of malocclusion using a scale which can provide insights into the amount of dysfunction caused by malocclusion.The primary intention of this article is to provide a scale-based rating to classify the severity of the malocclusion on the factors by which it limits the oro-facial structures to perform the role which they are intended to do normally. The present scale considers the role of functional and psychological component along with tooth position to evaluate the severity of malocclusion.This classification is a simple yet holistic approach for evaluating severity and grading of malocclusion and evaluation of pre and post
treatment orthodontic changes.

KEYWORDS: Malocclusion dysfunction scale, Indices, Malocclusion assessment, malocclusion dysfunction syndrome, classification.

How to cite : Jain S, Malocclusion Dysfunction Scale (JS-MDF Scale)- A New Frontier In Quantifying Severity Of Malocclusion.. J Contemp Orthod 2021;5(1):20-24

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