IOTNThe Index of Treatment Need is used to assess children for eligibility for NHS orthodontic treatment on dental health grounds. The Dental Health Component has five grades – Grade 1 is almost perfection. Grade 2 mild irregularities including slight protrusion. Grade 3 is for greater irregularities which normally do not need treatment Grade 4 more severe degrees of irregularity. Grade 5 the most severe dental problems. The Aesthetic Component This is a set of 10 photographs showing varying degrees of irregularity and is used to assess Grade 3 patients for suitability for NHS treatment on grounds of poor appearance. |
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