Quality Assessment Of Orthodontic Treatment Using Icon Index (Index Of Complexity, Outcome And Need) - A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The evaluation of malocclusion is very essential as they play a very important role in diagnosis and also to identify the treatment need of the patient. One of the serious issues in examining malocclusion is the accessibility of an appropriate technique for recording the event and seriousness of orthodontic issue. Several indices have been developed to evaluate the prevalence and severity of malocclusion like Dental Aesthetic index (DAI), Peer Assessment Rating (PAR), Index of Orthodontic treatment Need (IOTN). Studies have shown that there is no single index that has been created and validated to assess treatment need, complexity and outcome. An exertion has been made by C. Daniels and S. Richmond, to frame a unified index ICON, so as to utilize the same measurement tool to assess the treatment need, treatment outcome and complexity. Thus, this study helps us to assess the quality of treatment of orthodontic cases treated in the department based on the ideal scores as prescribed by ICON index. Based on the results, scope for enhancing the quality of treatment in long run will be considered. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cross sectional study was conducted on patients who have undergone orthodontic treatment in the department for the past 5 years using ICON index (Index of Complexity,Outcome and Need).