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Le besoin de traitement orthodontique : l'ICON (Index of Complexity, Outcome and Need) (troisième partie*) Volume 77, issue 3, Septembre 2006

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The ICON (Index of Complexity, Outcome and Need) is a new index based on the consensus opinion of 97 European and American orthodontists. It records orthodontics treatment need on the basis of 5 components i.e. crossbite, upper arch crowding/spacing, buccal segment antero-posterior relationship and anterior vertical relationship. This index can be used in epidemiological studies and by public services and third party co-payment for the determination of those patients who may be eligible for public

funding or reimbursement of fees.