Document Details Document Type : Article In Journal  Document Title : Orthodontic treatment needs in the western region of Saudi Orthodontic treatment needs in the western region of Saudi   Document Language : English  Abstract : Background: Evaluation of self perceived and actual need for orthodontic treatment helps in planning orthodontic services and estimating the required resources and man power. In the present study, the perceptive need as evaluated by patients and the actual need to orthodontic treatment, as assessed by orthodontists, were evaluated at two types of dental practices in the city of Jeddah using the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN). Methods: A consecutive sample of 743 adults seeking orthodontic treatment at two different types of dental practices in Jeddah; King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Dentistry (KAAU) (Free treatment) and two private dental polyclinics (PDP) (Paid treatment), was examined for orthodontic treatment need using the dental health component (DHC) of the IOTN. The selfperceived need for orthodontic treatment was also determined using the aesthetic component (AC) of the IOTN. The IOTN score and the incidence of each variable were calculated statistically. AC and DHC categories were compared using the Chi-Square and a correlation between them was assessed using Spearmans correlation test. AC and DHC were also compared between the two types of dental practices using the Chi-Square. Results: The results revealed that among the 743 patients studied, 60.6% expressed no or slight need for treatment, 23.3% expressed moderate to borderline need and only16.1% thought they needed orthodontic treatment. Comparing these estimates to professional judgments, only 15.2% conformed to little or no need for treatment, 13.2% were assessed as in borderline need and 71.6% were assessed as in need for treatment (p < 0.001). Spearmans correlation test proved no correlation (r = -.045) between the two components. Comparing the AC and the DHC between the KAAU group and PDP group showed significant differences between the two groups (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Patients perception to orthodontic treatment does not always correlate with professional assessment. The IOTN is a valid screening tool that should be used in orthodontic clinics for better services especially, in health centers that provide free treatment.  ISSN : 0  Journal Name : Head & Face Medicine  Volume : 2  Issue Number : 2  Publishing Year : 2006 AH 2006 AD  Article Type : Article  Added Date : Monday, May 5, 2008  Researchers Researcher Name (Arabic) Researcher Name (English) Researcher Type Dr Grade Email علي حسان hassan, ali Investigator Doctorate   Back To Researches Page