The development of a guide to borderline orthodontic need

ConclusionThere was no statistical difference in the way the orthodontic, dental and lay panels of judges perceived treatment need for DHC 3 cases. Anterior open bites and reverse overjets were predominantly found to be in high need of treatment by all panels of judges. A ‘Guide to Borderline Orthodontic Need’ (GBON) is proposed consisting of 8 photographs of subjects with borderline occlusal traits (DHC3) determined unambiguously by lay, dental and orthodontic panels as either ‘needing’ or ‘not needing’ orthodontic treatment on aesthetic grounds. It is a nticipated that this will assist users to make judgments on aesthetic grounds on the need for treatment in borderline cases.

Source: Progress in Orthodontics - April 18, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research