The mixed dentition pantomogram: A valuable dental development assessment tool for the dentist
| Title: | The mixed dentition pantomogram: A valuable dental development assessment tool for the dentist |
| Author: | Hudson, Athol; Harris, Angela; Mohamed, Nadia |
| Inquiries: | apghudson@uwc.ac.za |
| Abstract: | The mixed dentition pantomogram is routinely used in paediatric patients. This paper discusses the value of the pantomogram for early identification of problems in dental development during the mixed dentition stage. Aspects regarding dental maturity, leeway space, the sequence of eruption of the permanent teeth, anomalies and the development of the canines will be reviewed. |
| Subject: | Pantomogram Mixed dentition Dental development |
| Citation: | Hudson, A.P.G.; Harris, A.M.P. & Mohamed, N. (2009).The mixed dentition pantomogram: A valuable dental development assessment tool for the dentist. South African Dental Journal, 64(10): 480-483 |
| Rights: | This file may be freely used for educational uses. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this file is permitted without written permission of the South African Dental Association (SADA). Note that the SADA retains all intellectual property rights in the article. |
| Type: | Article |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10566/416 |
| Date: | 2009 |
| Peer reviewed: | Yes |
| Accredited Publication: | Department of HE and Training approved list |
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