Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of orthodontic provision.
The assessment of orthodontic provision is important to determine if treatment was necessary and undertaken appropriately. The ICON objectively quantifies orthodontic treatment need, complexity and outcome and is a valuable occlusal index in the assessment effectiveness of orthodontic care. It is possible to develop cost-effectiveness models by analysing the costs and effectiveness of orthodontic treatment. Several methods are illustrated to compare the orthodontic provision of specialist orthodontists.
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Department of Dental Health and Biological Sciences, Dental School, Heath Park, Cardiff, CFI4 4XY.
Phillips
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Dunstan
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Daniels
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Durning
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Leahy
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D017281:Cost of Illness; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003657:Decision Making; D004180:Direct Service Costs; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D018803:Models, Economic; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000191:economics; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000191:economics*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013218:State Dentistry / Q000191:economics; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D006113:United Kingdom