Validation of Dental Malocclusion Schematic Representations for Early Orthodontic Treatment

Dental malocclusion is defined as an incorrect position of the teeth in the bone base, as well as the incoordination of the teeth of the opposite arches or the displacement of the maxillary and mandibular skeletal bases.

When a malocclusion is detected during clinical examination, patients are referred to an orthodontic specialist. The interception in orthodontics is carried out during a growing period; it consists of correcting or reducing malocclusions in evolution and eliminating the functional causes to prevent aggravation of skeletal and dental abnormalities. Early intervention is critical for specific dental malocclusions and skeletal disorders, such as lateral and anterior crossbite in order to avoid aggravation of the occlusion disorder and induction of craniofacial growth disorders. Unfortunately these discrepancies are not always detected by the caregivers (pediatrician, general dentist, pediatric dentist).

• Dental Exam (Other): Visual examination of the child oral cavity bi non-orthodontist experts and orthodontist expert
• Orthodontics consult (Other): Consultation with an orthodontics specialist if a malocclusion requiring early intervention is detected
• Call back at 6 month (Other): Telephone call back at six months of inclusion in the study if a malocclusion requiring early intervention is detected

Primary outcomes

• Detection the presence of at least one malocclusion in children, requiring an early orthodontic treatment, compared to orthodontic experts (gold-standard) [2 months]: Study of the performance of orthodontic non-specialists with the graphic chart to detect the presence of at least one malocclusion in children, requiring an early orthodontic treatment, compared to orthodontic experts (gold-standard)

Secondary outcomes

• Detection of each type of malocclusion requiring early orthodontic treatment by non-orthodontist practitioners versus orthodontic experts [2 months]
• Prevalence of malocclusions identified by orthodontic experts [2 months]
• Number of orthodontic consultations within 6 months among children screened for a malocclusion reacquiring early orthodontic treatment [6 months]
• Number of orthodontic treatments started within 6 months among children screened for a malocclusion reacquiring early orthodontic treatment [6 months]

Sex: All, ages: 5 Years to 10 Years

Inclusion Criteria:

* child between 5 and 10 years old
* seen in consultation with pediatrician, pediatric dentist, or general dentist,

Exclusion Criteria:

* child not letting himself be examined,
* children who have already received orthodontic treatment and / or are currently undergoing orthodontic treatment
* Absence of free and informed consent
* Non affiliation to a social security regime or CMU