Question 172 · LDEK · Model analysis

Bolton’s index evaluates:

  1. A. predicted width of permanent canines and premolars based on the sum of the widths of permanent mandibular incisors.
  2. B. predicted width of permanent canines and premolars based on the sum of the widths of permanent maxillary incisors.
  3. C. predicted width of permanent canines and premolars based on the sum of the widths of primary maxillary incisors.
  4. D. relation between the sum of the widths of upper permanent incisors and the sum of the widths of lower permanent incisors.
  5. E. relation between the sum of the widths of permanent maxillary teeth and the sum of the widths of permanent mandibular teeth.
Hint

Distinguish an analysis that predicts unerupted tooth size from one that checks tooth-size harmony between the two arches.

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