Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need

**Definition:** A dental health survey developed to evaluate a patient's orthodontic treatment need and priority for orthodontic care. The index is based on an assessment of degree of MALOCCLUSION and the potential aesthetic and dental health benefit of the treatment under consideration.

**Tree numbers:** - E05.318.308.980.438.300.512 - E06.208.421 - N05.715.360.300.800.438.300.505 - N06.850.520.308.980.438.300.512 - N06.890.160.134

**Synonyms:** - Index of Orthodontic Treatment Needs - Index for Need of Orthodontic Treatment