Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need in Obese Adolescents
Joint Authors
Giuca, Maria Rita
Caruso, Silvia
Tecco, Simona
Gatto, Roberto
Pasini, Marco
Necozione, Stefano
Source
International Journal of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-04-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aim.
This case-control retrospective study is aimed at assessing if obese adolescents need more orthodontic treatment in comparison with normal-weight patients of the same age.
Methods.
The test group included 100 obese subjects (50 males and 50 females; average age: 13.09 ± 1.19 years old) and the control group included 100 normal-weight patients matched for age and sex (50 males and 50 females; average age: 13.07 ± 1.26 years old).
Clinical examinations were conducted on dental casts to assess the need of orthodontic treatment, by using the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) (DHC, dental health component; AC, aesthetic components).
Results.
No statistically significant difference (P>0.05) was observed between the two groups with regard to AC.
Obese females showed a significant (P<0.05) higher percentage of DHC 3 (32%) in comparison to the normal-weight girls (22%); for the other grades of DHC and for the single kind of malocclusion, no significant difference was found.
Conclusions.
Obese adolescents showed a similar need for orthodontic treatment compared to normal-weight patients of the same age.
However, in obese females, a slightly greater need for orthodontic treatment was observed, compared to normal-weight patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Giuca, Maria Rita& Pasini, Marco& Caruso, Silvia& Tecco, Simona& Necozione, Stefano& Gatto, Roberto. 2015. Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need in Obese Adolescents. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Giuca, Maria Rita…[et al.]. Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need in Obese Adolescents. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Giuca, Maria Rita& Pasini, Marco& Caruso, Silvia& Tecco, Simona& Necozione, Stefano& Gatto, Roberto. Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need in Obese Adolescents. International Journal of Dentistry. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1065489