Perception of orthodontic treatment need: opinion comparisons of orthodontists, pediatric dentists, and general practitioners.
J Orthod
; 29(4): 287-91; discussion 277, 2002 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
To determine the relationship between treatment need assessment scores of orthodontists, general practitioners, and pediatric dentists. STUDYDESIGN:
Observational. SAMPLE Ten general dental practitioners, 18 orthodontists and 15 pediatric dentists reviewed 137 dental casts and recorded their opinion on whether orthodontic treatment was needed.RESULTS:
We found a high level of agreement between pediatric dentists, orthodontists and general practitioners (Kappa range 0.86-0.95). Between the groups, the amount of agreement was lower.CONCLUSIONS:
Orthodontists, general dental practitioners, and pediatric dentists in this sample exhibit high levels of agreement on orthodontic treatment need.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ortodontia Corretiva
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Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde
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Inquéritos de Saúde Bucal
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Odontólogos
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Necessidades e Demandas de Serviços de Saúde
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Má Oclusão
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Article