Open AccessApplicability of Tanaka Jhonston Method and Prediction of Mesiodistal Width of Canines and Premolars in Children
Author(s) -
Umapathy Thimmegowda,
Divyashree,
Kumar B Niwlikar,
Vaibhav Khare,
Ashwini Chikkanayakanahalli Prabhakar
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2017/25962.9995
Subject(s) - mathematics , dentition , regression analysis , orthodontics , dentistry , permanent dentition , population , statistics , medicine , environmental health
Essential part of diagnostic procedures in mixed dentition analysis is to determine adequate space available for the erupting permanent teeth. Various methods of analysis for mixed dentition are available; among them Tanaka Johnston method of space analysis for children was developed for North American children and is widely used. Its reliability among different racial and ethnic groups is yet to be determined.