Table 2.
Need for orthodontic treatment and aesthetic subjective impact of malocclusion in 12-year-old schoolchildren of Juiz de Fora/Minas Gerais.
| Variables | Absolute frequency (n) | Relative frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodontic treatment need (DAI) | ||
| No or slight need | 155 | 34.4 |
| Elective treatment | 148 | 32.8 |
| Highly desirable treatment | 86 | 19.1 |
| Compulsory need | 62 | 13.7 |
| Orthodontic treatment need (IOTN-AC) | ||
| No need | 362 | 80.3 |
| Borderline cases | 57 | 12.6 |
| Definite need | 32 | 7.1 |
| Aesthetic Subjective Impact of Malocclusion (OASIS) | ||
| Very satisfied | 235 | 52.1 |
| Satisfied | 149 | 33.0 |
| Dissatisfied | 52 | 11.5 |
| Very dissatisfied | 15 | 3.4 |