Orthodontic treatment demand in Iraqi 13 year olds : a national survey

الملخص EN

7120 thirteen year old students taken from 6 governorates in Iraq were asked and clinically examined regarding history or present orthodontic treatment.

Orthodontic appliance treatment was found in 1.2% of the sample, being significantly more in female and urban students and more in Baghdad and Ninevah.

Extractions to improve appearance were found in 1.1% of the students, being insignificantly more in female and urban students and significantly more in Basrah, Baghdad and Diyala.

Also, 0.9% reported that their treatment was postponed by a dentist for a later time, being significantly more in female and urban students and more in Baghdad and Ninevah.

This gives a total of 3.2% of the sample had some type of orthodontic treatment or consultation