IOTN Grade 3 (Moderate)

 

This grade indicates a borderline need for treatment and can be classified as follows:

3a Increased overjet greater than 3.5mm but less than or equal to 6mm with incompetent lips.
3b Reverse overjet greater than 1mm but less than or equal to 3.5mm.
3c Anterior or posterior crossbites with greater than 1mm but less than or equal to 2mm discrepancy between retruded contact position and intercuspal position.
3d Contact point displacements greater than 2mm but less than or equal to 4mm.
3e Lateral or anterior open bite greater than 2mm but less than or equal to 4mm.
3f Deep overbite complete on gingival or palatal tissues but no trauma.