The Angle classification system of malocclusion: is it appropriate for use in veterinary dentistry?
Classifications of malocclusions in dogs have superficially followed the Angle's system. Since teeth anatomy and occlusal relationships are not the same for dogs as for humans, the use of the Angle's system can be misinterpreted. The proposal for a system for classification of malocclusions specific to the dog is presented with a discussion of the Angle's classification of malocclusions.
Hennet
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University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Harvey
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Emily
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D000818:Animals; D003813:Dentistry / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000145:classification*; D004285:Dogs; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000145:classification / Q000662:veterinary*; D009626:Terminology as Topic