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The mixed dentition pantomogram: a valuable dental development assessment tool for the dentist
A P G Hudson1, A M P Harris, N Mohamed
1Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X1, Tygerberg, 7505, South Africa. 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.
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