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. 1984 Feb;108(2):185-90.
doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.1984.0436.

Prediction of the widths of unerupted canines and premolars

R N Staley, T W O'Gorman, J F Hoag, T H Shelly

Prediction of the widths of unerupted canines and premolars

R N Staley et al. J Am Dent Assoc. 1984 Feb.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop, with simple linear regression analysis, equations that could accurately predict the mesiodistal widths of unerupted canines and premolars in both arches of the mixed dentition patient. Clinically useful prediction equations were developed and tested on a sample of orthodontic patients. Performance of the equations in patients was satisfactory. Charts and suggestions for completing a tooth size-arch length analysis in the patient with a mixed dentition were discussed.

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