Applicability of the aesthetic component of the index of complexity outcome and need of orthodontic treatment (ICON) by three non-calibrated panels of evaluators

摘要

Introduction: The occlusal indices, particularly those that measure the need for orthodontic treatment, have arisen to assess and prioritize the malocclusion’s need for treatment. Its use minimizes the subjectivity related to diagnosis, evaluation of the result and complexity of the orthodontic treatment [1]. The index of complexity, outcome and need of orthodontic treatment (ICON) is the only index that measures all three variables with only one protocol [2]. However, it has some limitations, namely the excessive weight and subjectivity assigned to the aesthetic component [2]. Therefore, this pilot study aims to evaluate the applicability of ICON’s aesthetic component by non-calibrated panels of evaluators.