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Orthodontic treatment standards in Norway
1Department of Oral Health and Development, University Dental Hospital of Manchester.
European Journal of Orthodontics
|February 1, 1993
Summary
Norwegian orthodontists achieve high-quality results, significantly reducing malocclusion by an average of 78%. Objective measures confirm the effectiveness of orthodontic treatment in this patient sample.
Area of Science:
- Dental science
- Orthodontics
- Public health
Background:
- Assessing the quality of orthodontic treatment outcomes is crucial for evaluating healthcare systems.
- Objective measures provide reliable data for comparing treatment results.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the outcome of orthodontic treatment for 220 patients treated by Norwegian specialist orthodontists.
- To evaluate the standard of care provided by Norwegian orthodontists using objective assessment tools.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 220 patients undergoing orthodontic treatment was analyzed.
- Objective measures were utilized to assess treatment outcomes.
- Data were collected from treatments performed by Norwegian specialist orthodontists.
Main Results:
- The average reduction in malocclusion was 78%.
- Objective measures indicated a high standard of orthodontic treatment.
- The assessment indices allowed for potential comparisons between practitioners and healthcare systems.
Conclusions:
- Norwegian specialist orthodontists are delivering a high standard of orthodontic care.
- Objective outcome measures are valuable for assessing and comparing orthodontic treatment quality.
- The study confirms significant improvement in malocclusion for the treated patients.