title: [Diagnosis of dento-skeletal deformities].
abstract: The diagnosis of dento-skeletal deformities is discussed. The suggestion has been made to use a simple classification, which leaves room for a descriptive diagnosis. The descriptive diagnosis should include aspects related to the maxillofacial skeleton, the soft tissues and the dentoalveolar part. A soft tissue analysis will help to assess the main deformity which is often a combination of factors, frequently located in both jaws. A recommendation is made to include a physical therapist, speech therapist and psychologist in the team.
authors.affiliation: Afdeling Mondziekten en Kaakchirurgie, Rijnstate Ziekenhuis GZ te Arnhem.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Stoelinga
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Leenen
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D019767:Maxillofacial Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011580:Psychological Techniques; D013070:Speech Therapy; D020254:Tooth Ankylosis / Q000175:diagnosis