Michelle Alexandra Salcedo CastilloOswaldo Jesús Mejías Rotundo2026-03-222026-03-222016http://erevistas.saber.ula.ve/index.php/rvio/article/download/7679/7599https://andeanlibrary.org/handle/123456789/65135Objetive: 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.esOverjetMedicineDentistryOrthodonticsOverbiteHumanitiesarticle