title: USE OF ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT NEEDS INDICES FOR ORAL HEALTH SURVEY.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of our study is to compare incidence of orthodontic malocclusion based on occlusal indices and Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN), and to evaluate the most commonly used method among the dentists for orthodontic treatment in Sarajevo.
  
  
  METHODS
  The sample consisted of 110 (31 female and 79 male)subjects older than 16 years with complete permanent dentition. Subjects were examined according to Occlusal Index (Angle classification of malocclusion, overjet, overbite, dental arch crowding and tooth rotation) and IOTN index. We conduct survey regarding which indexes are used in deciding on orthodontic treatment need, among primary health care and Orthodontist.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The present study show differences between the presence of malocclusion and treatment need as assessed by these two used indices. Based on the survey that we conduct all primary health care doctors use Occlusal Index to decide need for orthodontic treatment, more than 95% of orthodontic specialist use Occlusal Index for treatment need estimation.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  When measuring and grading treatment needs we should rely on Index of orthodontic treatment need. In such high demand for orthodontic treatment need it is necessary to establish need for the orthodontic treatment as fundamental, so that individuals with greatest treatment need can be assigned priority.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
authors.forename: Enita
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Nakas
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
authors.forename: Alisa
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tiro
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
authors.forename: Lejla Redzepagic
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Vrazalica
authors.affiliation: Graduated Student of School of Dental Medicine, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
authors.forename: Dzana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hadzihasanovic
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
authors.forename: Vildana
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Dzemidzic
keywords: IOTN; Occlusal Index; Orthodontic treatment; Treatment outcome