Treatment results evaluation using the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need

Hamid, Thalca

doi:10.20473/j.djmkg.v42.i4.p204-209

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“…The index of orthodontic treatment consists of two components, the aesthetic component (AC) and the dental health component (DHC). 10,11 The latter is used to objectively assess multiple malocclusions using hypodontia, overjet, crossbite, contact point and overbite measurements. DHC consists of a malocclusion severity scoring system, whereby a score of 1-2 indicates the need for mild orthodontic treatment or no treatment.…”

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“…A score of 3 indicates the need for borderline or moderate treatment and a score of 4-5 indicates the need for utmost care (Table 1). 8, [11][12][13] The study by Oley et al 5 involving 390 Tondano State 3 Junior High School students showed that, based on the DHC, 51.56% did not require treatment, 35.94% needed mild care and 12.5% were in desperate need of treatment. This high level of awareness about the desirability of visiting a dentist stems from the higher socioeconomic status of the students.…”

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Socioeconomic status and orthodontic treatment need based on the Dental Health Component

Lubis

Laturiuw

2018

Dent. J.

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Background: The dental health component (DHC) is used to assess different malocclusions by evaluating the number of teeth, overjet, overbite and contact points of each tooth. This index is subjectively influenced by socioeconomic factors. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the overview of the socioeconomic status and orthodontic treatment need based on the DHC of State 15 Medan Junior High School students. Methods: This study represented a descriptive research featuring cross-sectional design. The subjects of this study consisted of 100 high school students. This study was conducted by making dental impressions and distributing questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted with SPSS 17.0 software using a descriptive statistical test and presented in a distribution and frequency table. Results: 89% of subjects demonstrated DHC levels of 1-2. 66.3% of subjects with parents of secondary education level had DHC grades 1-2, followed by 31.5% with parents of higher education level and 2.2% with parents of basic education level. The majority of subjects with DHC grades 1-2 had parents occupying class 2 jobs and the lowest number of students had parents holding class 4 jobs. The majority of the subjects with DHC grades 1-2 (77.5%) were of low income parents. Conclusion: The largest distribution of orthodontic treatment need based on DHC among students of State 15 Junior High School occurred at levels 1-2 which either required or did not require minor orthodontic treatment. The majority of the students with DHC grades 1-2 have parents of secondary education level, a class 2 job and a low monthly income.

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