Salmeh Kalbassi
Orthodontist in Private Practice, Iran (Tehran), Oman, UAEPublications
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Review
Evaluation of Occlusion and Orthodontic Treatment Needs of Iranian Children Using Index for Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN): A Cross-sectional Study and Review of the Literature
Author(s): Salmeh Kalbassi* and Samira Louni Aligoudarzi
Introduction: Awareness of a population’s epidemiological state is significant in planning and provision of government’s health services. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) was developed to grade malocclusion based on the significance of various occlusal traits for esthetic impairment and dental health. Aim: Our investigation aimed to the evaluation of Orthodontic treatment needs among Iranian 7-15-year-old schoolchildren using IOTN. Materials and methods: This retrospective study data collected during the orthodontic treatment screening and prevention programs in Tehran province schools from November 2012 to Nov 2018. The treatment need was measured utilizing the AC and the DHC of the Index of IOTN, also Angle’s classification was used to classify malocclusion. Resul.. Read More»