Orthodontic Treatment Needs among 9-12 Years Old Children in the Emirate of Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Abstract

Results: The DHC showed that 44.9% of the children had no or little need while 28.3% were on borderline category, and 26.8% showed a great need for treatment. There was no significant difference between genders according to the DHC grade of the IOTN (P = 0.763). In evaluating the AC, 48.7% were laid in the no-need or little-need category, 31.0% were in the moderate-need, and 20.3% placed in the great-need to orthodontic treatment. Conclusions: The outcomes of this study indicated that one-quarter of the contributed children are in need for orthodontic treatment, crowding and increased over jet were the most common occlusal features.