Necesidad de tratamiento ortodóncico según el índice iotn en niños escolares de la unidad educativa “maribel caballero de tirado”

Abstract

Objetive: To diagnose Orthodontic treatment need according IOTN’s index in scholars from “Maribel Caballero de Tirado” Educational Institute, Naguanagua - Venezuela. Materials and Methods: a sample of 97 students were clinically evaluated to identify any definitive dental charateristic (Missing teeth, Overjet, Crossbite, Dental displacement, Overbite); they underwent also an face to face intraoral aesthetic evaluation. Results: Sample’s average score from dental and aesthetic component was 2,67 and 3,14. A total of 38.14% showed any definitive dental characteristic to orthodontic treatment (most prevalent, missing teeth and overjet greater than 6mm). There was no difference between gender on dental an aesthetic component. Conclusion: There is a borderline treatment need. Patients whit a definitive dental characteristic should start orthodontic treatment as soon as possible.