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Table 1 Groupings used to assess each treatment type

From: Dental treatment needs in the Canadian population: analysis of a nationwide cross-sectional survey

Description

Examples

Preventive

Examination; prophylaxis; fluoride; sealant; radiographs

Restorative

Fillings; crowns; bridges for restoration of carious lesions

Periodontic

Scaling; root planning; periodontal surgery

Endodontic

Root canal therapy

Prosthodontic

Removable/fixed, partial/full dentures; implant, bridge or crown

Orthodontic

Under treatment, requiring orthodontic care as defined

Other

Something of significance not otherwise able to be coded; TMD, esthetics and soft tissue (added for this study)

Urgent

Treatment needed within a week

  1. Note: Adapted from The Oral Health Needs Assessment took kit provided by Health Canada:http://www.fptdwg.ca/ohnat/index.php.