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A comparison of the Index of Complexity Outcome and Need (ICON) with the Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) and the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN)

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Abstract

Aim: To evaluate any relationship between ICON, IOTN and PAR To establish whether or not ICON could replace these indices as a measure of orthodontic treatment complexity, outcome and need. Method: The study models of 55 consecutively treated cases were examined and PAR, IOTN and ICON recorded. Results: The study showed significant correlations between IOTN and ICON with respect to need and PAR and ICON with respect to outcome. Conclusion: It appears that ICON does reflect UK opinion and the current study provides some evidence that ICON may effectively replace PAR and IOTN as a means of determining need and outcome.

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Author(s): Fox NA, Daniels C, Gilgrass T

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: British Dental Journal

Year: 2002

Volume: 193

Issue: 4

Pages: 225-230

ISSN (print): 0007-0610

ISSN (electronic): 1476-5373

Publisher: Nature Publishing Group

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4801530

DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4801530

PubMed id: 12222910

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