title: [Not Available].
abstract: The ICON (Index of Complexity, Outcome and Need) is a new index based on the consensus opinion of 97 European and American orthodontists. It records orthodontics treatment need on the basis of 5 components i.e. crossbite, upper arch crowding/spacing, buccal segment antero-posterior relationship and anterior vertical relationship. This index can be used in epidemiological studies and by public services and third party co-payment for the determination of those patients who may be eligible for public funding or reimbursement of fees.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Richmond
authors.forename: P-I
authors.initials: PI
authors.lastname: Ngom
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Diagne
mesh_terms: D016021:Epidemiologic Studies; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy; D009970:Orthodontics; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective