RETRACTED ARTICLE: Self-perception of malocclusion among Saudi adolescents using the aesthetic component of the IOTN

This study was carried out to assess the self-perception of dental appearance among Saudi adolescents in Qassim province using aesthetic component (AC) index orthodontic treatment need (IOTN) compare it with an orthodontist’s rating and whether age gender had any influence on it. A sample 600 randomly selected school comprising 297 (49.5%) males 303 (50.5%) females range 12–17 years old were included study. The AC IOTN, instrument used measure perception malocclusion by both orthodontist. t test Chi-square statistics analyze data statistical significance set at P < 0.05. Majority students (86.7%) scored themselves as having attractive dentition no treatment. There a significant difference between orthodontists' students' (P 0.05). Further, not found be statistically relation = 0.123), while 0.001). ratings attractiveness their occlusions. need, whereas have influence. Therefore, for effective plan, must taken into consideration ensure patient satisfaction.