Open AccessComparison of two non-radiographic techniques of mixed dentition space analysis and evaluation of their reliability for Bengali population
Author(s) -
Barun Dasgupta,
Shabnam Zahir
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.101069
Subject(s) - population , dentition , mathematics , orthodontics , arch , dentistry , calipers , dental arch , medicine , geography , geometry , environmental health , archaeology
Mixed dentition arch analysis system is an important criterion in determining the type of orthodontic treatment plan. Different mixed dentition arch analysis system are available and among them both Moyer's and Tanaka-Jhonson method of space analysis was developed for North American children. Anthropological study reveals that tooth size varies among different ethnicities The present study was performed to determine the reliability of Moyer's and Tanaka-Jhonson's method of mixed dentition arch analysis system among Bengali population.