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Guiding the developing mixed dentition
Author(s) -
Leivesley W. D.
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1984.tb01130.x
Subject(s) - dentition , dentistry , orthodontics , medicine
A bstract — Common problems affecting normal occlusal development during the mixed dentition are examined. Their causes are briefly outlined and treatment approaches by the dental practitioner are suggested. Guidance in the ways suggested through this transition period will, in many cases, maximize the final appearance and function of the dentition.