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The study aims to evaluate orthodontic treatment necessity in Serbian children and adolescents using the IOTN index.

April 3, 2026Open Access

Assessment of Orthodontic Treatment Need Among Serbian Children and Adults: Application of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need

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The study aims to evaluate orthodontic treatment necessity in Serbian children and adolescents using the IOTN index.
Included 211 participants aged 9 to 25, beneficiaries of military health insurance with no previous orthodontic treatment.
Performed clinical examinations under orthodontic specialist supervision at the Military Medical Academy.
Measured orthodontic treatment need using the IOTN index, covering Dental Health Component (DHC) and Aesthetic Component (AC).
Applied statistical analysis for result interpretation.
63% of participants needed orthodontic treatment based on the DHC.
28% were categorized as borderline for treatment need.
32.2% self-reported a need according to the AC, with orthodontists indicating 27%.
Contact point displacement emerged as the most frequent orthodontic issue.

Resumen

p style=text-align: justify;Malocclusions are common oral health issues that require precise assessment of severity and the need for orthodontic treatment. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is a reliable tool for objectively evaluating the necessity of orthodontic therapy. This study aimed to determine the need for orthodontic treatment among children and adolescents in Serbia using the IOTN index. Additionally, it sought to compare the subjective perception of dental aesthetics among participants with the evaluations provided by orthodontic professionals. The prevalence of malocclusion was also recorded. The study included 211 participants aged 9 to 25 years, all of whom were military health insurance beneficiaries and had not previously undergone orthodontic treatment. Examinations were conducted by a dentist under the supervision of an orthodontic specialist at the Military Medical Academy. Assessments were performed according to IOTN guidelines, incorporating both the Dental Health Component (DHC) and Aesthetic Component (AC). Statistical analysis was applied to process the results. Findings indicate that 63% of participants had a clear need for orthodontic treatment based on the DHC component, while 28% fell into the borderline category. According to the AC component, 32.2% of participants self-reported a need for treatment, whereas the therapistsrsquo; evaluation indicated a slightly lower percentage (27%). The most common orthodontic irregularity was contact point displacement, while patients with increased overjet and deep bite were most frequently in need of treatment. Children and adolescents in Serbia exhibit a high demand for orthodontic treatment. The IOTN index has proven to be an effective tool for prioritizing treatment needs. The study results emphasize the importance of integrating this index into clinical practice to optimize resource allocation and improve treatment efficiency for patients with the greatest need./p

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Cvijic et al. (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cf5dc55a333a821460ba86 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.65641/afmnai-2026-028

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