Orthodontic treatment need and demand among 12- and 16 year-old school children in Malaysia.

Background Of The Study: Assessment of orthodontic treatment need and demand helps in planning orthodontic services and estimating the required resources and man power. The aim of this study was to assess the orthodontic treatment need and demand and to assess the association between the orthodontic treatment demand and factors such as ITON, gender, and age.

Materials And Methods: Treatment need was assessed using the DHC and AC of IOTN among 12- and 16-year-old Malay school children.