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Acta stomatologica Croatica : International journal of oral sciences and dental medicine, Vol. 46 No. 2, 2012.

Original scientific paper

The Need for Orthodontic Treatment Among 12 - 14 Years Old Bosnian Schoolchildren

Vildana Džemidžić ; Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Alisa Tiro ; Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Lejla Redžepagić-Vražalica ; Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Enita Nakaš ; Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the orthodontic treatment need in a sample of 12 – 14 year-old Bosnian schoolchildren, using the Dental Health Component (DHC) and Aesthetic Component (AC) of IOTN as well as to determine the possible factors associated with this necessity. Methods: Two hundred and ninety-five schoolchildren (152 boys and 143 girls) from four primary schools in Sarajevo, who had not previously received orthodontic treatment, were examined. One examiner, who had been previously trained in the use of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment
Need, screened all the schoolchildren. Results: According to DHC, definite need for orthodontic treatment was found in 53.6 % of subjects; and there was statistical significantly difference between
genders. Orthodontic treatment need, according to AC, was found only in 3.7 % of subjects; and there was no statistical difference between genders. Conclusions: The results of this study provide baseline data on the orthodontic treatment needs of 12-14 year-old Bosnian children, which will help to decide the treatment priorities and planning community dental health resources. Since orthodontic treatment need among Bosnian children observed trough the IOTN is very high, which is the result of poor oral health, it is necessary to develop and implement preventive measures.

Keywords

Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need; Esthetics, Dental; Child; Bosnia and Hercegovina

Hrčak ID:

84235

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/84235

Publication date:

10.7.2012.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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