Identification of clinical outcomes from University of Carabobo Orthodontic Residency program based on american board of orthodontic cast criteria

Abstract

The aim of this investigation was to identify treatment outcomes from University of Carabobo Orthodontic Residency program using American Board of Orthodontic’s Objective Grading System. Twenty five consecutive final dental cast were score for alignment, marginal ridges, bucolingual inclination, overjet, interproximal contacts, oclussal relationship and contacts. Normal distribution and t-test using 25 pts. for total score was applied with a P = 0.05 significance level. Results showed a mean score of 22,160 (CI 18,43 - 25,89). Alignment, bucolingual inclination and overjet had the means highest scores (3,52; 4,72; 4,56). P-value of 0,1291 showed no statistical difference from score reference of 25 pts. In conclusion, orthodontic residency students have clinical skills to finish patients with the requirements of phase 2 of american board of orthodontic exam. Determination of initial severity and an update in finishing protocol from cases attending the program are valid tools to improve scores of aforementioned variables.