Criteria for assessing malocclusion in the mixed dentition in epidemiological studies: A scoping review.

Researchers reviewed epidemiological studies assessing malocclusion in mixed dentition and found substantial variation in assessment criteria used, with many studies applying indices designed for permanent teeth rather than tools specifically validated for this developmental stage.

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