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Methods: The need for orthodontic treatment was studied retrospectively in a cohort of adult patients of both genders who presented for dental treatment at the Oral Rehabilitation Clinic of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova. After applying the inclusion\/exclusion criteria, the final study group consisted of 478 patients. The collected data were centralized in Microsoft Excel and statistical analyses were performed using SPSS software version 26. Results: The results of the study showed that more than 50% of adult patients need orthodontic treatment. The patients with the greatest need for orthodontic treatment also had a higher DMFT (p &lt; 0.0005), indicating a higher need for dental caries treatment, as well as prosthetics of edentulous areas. The prevalence of molar edentulism was 57.31%. The acceptance of the treatment plan was inversely proportional to the need for orthodontic treatment. Tooth wear (p &lt; 0.0005) and maxillary edentulism (p = 0.002) significantly contributed to a higher DAI. Conclusions: The need for orthodontic treatment increases with age, but the acceptance of oral rehabilitation plans that include orthodontic treatment is low. 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