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Review
. 2001 Sep;120(3):237-9.
doi: 10.1067/mod.2001.114830.

Indexes for orthodontic treatment need

S Järvinen  1
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Indexes for orthodontic treatment need

S Järvinen. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2001 Sep.

Abstract

Orthodontic treatment need indexes are used extensively in Northern Europe, especially in selecting patients for treatment in public orthodontic health services and in determining the level of third party copayment. This article describes certain treatment need indexes and their uses in everyday practice. The reliability and validity of indexes are discussed.

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  • Indexes of malocclusion.
    Geiger A. Geiger A. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2002 Mar;121(3):12A. doi: 10.1067/mod.2002.123040. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2002. PMID: 11941333 No abstract available.

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