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Classification of Dento-Gnathic Deformities

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In 1959, Mao Xie-jun, from the observation of inconsistency between quantities of teeth and bone, and disharmony between teeth, jaws and face expressed in length, width and height, suggested a new method of classification, on the basis of combining the symptom, mechanism and treatment of malocclusion1-3.

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  1. Mao Xie-jun: A New Method of Classification. Chin. J. Stomatol., 7(5):313, 1959. (In Chinese)

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Zhang, Sc., Xie, Dy. (1984). Classification of Dento-Gnathic Deformities. In: Wu, Hg., Ran, Rt. (eds) Modern Chinese Medicine Volume 1 Chinese Surgery. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5598-1_22

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