Järvinen S
Docent in Orthodontics, University of Helsinki, Finland.
Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2001 Sep;120(3):237-9. doi: 10.1067/mod.2001.114830.
Orthodontic treatment need indexes are used extensively in Northern Europe, especially in selecting patients for treatment in public orthodontic health services and in determining the level of third party copayment. This article describes certain treatment need indexes and their uses in everyday practice. The reliability and validity of indexes are discussed.
正畸治疗需求指数在北欧被广泛使用，尤其是在为公共正畸健康服务挑选治疗患者以及确定第三方共付费用水平时。本文描述了某些治疗需求指数及其在日常实践中的用途。还讨论了这些指数的可靠性和有效性。
