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The identification of isolated maxillary molars
Author(s) -
Sciulli Paul W.,
Murray R. Daniel
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
american journal of physical anthropology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.146
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1096-8644
pISSN - 0002-9483
DOI - 10.1002/ajpa.1330580411
Subject(s) - molar , discriminant function analysis , dentistry , orthodontics , discriminant , mathematics , medicine , computer science , artificial intelligence , statistics
A method of identifying isolated first and second maxillary molars based upon the relative degree of root trifurcation is presented. The derived discriminant function is successful in correctly identifying more than 95% of the cases studied.