Comparing the Salzmann Index to automatic qualifying conditions when selecting medically necessary orthodontic patients.

Introduction: This study compared the Salzmann Index (SI) to the American Association of Orthodontists-proposed Automatic Qualifying Conditions (AQC) list in determining eligibility for medically necessary orthodontic care (MNOC). In Pennsylvania, The SI must reflect a score of ≥25, whereas the AQCs are considered binary indicators of a treatment need-the presence of any AQC qualifies a patient for treatment under Medicaid. This study was designed to determine whether the same patients are selected as eligible for MNOC regardless of which selection method is used.

Relationship of 3 indexes of orthodontic treatment need used by Medicaid and oral health-related quality of life.

Introduction: This study aimed to assess the relationship between 3 indexes of orthodontic treatment need that are used by Medicaid, namely the Salzmann Index (SI), the handicapping labiolingual deviation (HLD) Index, and the HLD California Modification Index, and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL).

Methods: The orthodontic records of 100 participants aged 11-14 years were used to calculate occlusal index scores. The condition-specific oral impacts on daily performances (OIDP) index questionnaire was used to quantify OHRQOL and to identify detriments attributable to malocclusion-related conditions (MRCs).

The Salzmann Index and discrepancy index correlation: Determining a threshold discrepancy index score for Medicaid approval.

Introduction: This study aimed to compare patients' Salzmann Index scores for those who applied for Medicaid orthodontic coverage in Pennsylvania with their corresponding American Board of Orthodontics discrepancy index (DI) scores to assess if there is a correlation between Salzmann and DI scores. In addition, a threshold DI score was calculated that would correspond to Medicaid coverage approval. The study intended to answer the following questions: is there a correlation of 0.

Influence of maxillary lateral incisor width ratio on perception of smile esthetics among orthodontists and laypersons.

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the impact of different maxillary lateral incisor width ratios on the perception of smile esthetics among orthodontists and laypersons.

Methods: A smile photograph of a male subject showing the lips and gingival margins was selected. The smile was standardized for maxillary central incisor width proportions and ideally perceived smile esthetics.