title: [Discrimination and classification based on characteristics of bucco-dental data].
abstract: Discriminant analysis and its corresponding classification procedures are illustrated by means of two practical applications pertaining to a dental health survey. The discriminating variables refer to dental caries, oral hygiene, periodontal diseases and fracture of anterior teeth. Their relative discriminating power is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology; D003753:Dental Health Surveys; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009909:Oral Health; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D013557:Switzerland; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000453:epidemiology
vernacular_title: Discriminations et classifications basées sur des caractéristiques du status bucco-dentaire.