Open AccessThe bite-type malocclusion classification – An extended Angle-method. Is the new classification reliable?
Author(s) -
Hans Pancherz,
Lars Bondemark
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
apos trends in orthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2321-4600
pISSN - 2321-1407
DOI - 10.25259/apos_3_2021
Subject(s) - malocclusion , sagittal plane , reliability (semiconductor) , dentistry , orthodontics , medicine , gold standard (test) , mathematics , computer science , statistics , power (physics) , physics , quantum mechanics , radiology
Objectives: As part in appraising the usefulness of the new bite-type method, a reliability assessment of the classification system was performed. Materials and Methods: Eighty-five selected dental casts were appraised by six operators and compared to a “Gold Standard.” The reliability of the bite-type method was assessed by double registrations of each of the nine bite-type classes by every operator. Results: An overall acceptable bite-type classification of all examiners existed. Correct assessments were found in 75–90% of the dental casts. Thus, the bite-type classification is a reliable method for categorizing sagittal malocclusions. Conclusion: The procedure could favorably replace the angle classification as it is more precise and detailed, without losing the strength of the basic angle system as an uncomplicated communication tool.