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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2024

Mandibular Intercanine Width at Three Stages of Mixed Dentition in Children at Namakkal District: A Cross-sectional Study.

Chandrakantha Balaraman, Sharath Asokan, P R GeethaPriya, T D YogeshKumar, Sudhandra Viswanath

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Chandrakantha BalaramanDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6627-0169
Sharath AsokanDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1403-5725
P R GeethaPriyaDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5365-0555
T D YogeshKumarDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6051-9718
Sudhandra ViswanathDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, KSR Institute of Dental Science and Research, Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1467-8352

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Aim: To assess and compare the mandibular intercanine width (ICW) of children at three stages of mixed dentition in children at Namakkal district. Materials and methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 135 schoolchildren aged 7-11 years, with 45 children in each group. Group I included children with completely erupted permanent mandibular central incisors, group II included children with completely erupted permanent mandibular central and lateral incisors, and group III included children with completely erupted permanent mandibular central incisors, lateral incisors, and canines. Impressions were made in the mandibular anterior region, and study casts were prepared. Measurements of the mandibular ICW were taken using a digital vernier caliper. Results: The mean mandibular ICW after the complete eruption of permanent mandibular central incisors, lateral incisors, and canines was 23.7, 25.5, and 25.7 mm, respectively. There was a statistically significant difference in the ICW between the three groups ( Conclusion: The average mandibular ICW found can be a standard comparison for treatment planning in the western Tamil Nadu population. Mandibular ICW reaches its maximum after the eruption of permanent mandibular lateral incisors. Changes in mandibular ICW should be attributed to the eruption of permanent mandibular anterior teeth and not to the age of the child. How to cite this article: Balaraman C, Asokan S, Pollachi Ramakrishnan GP,

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Canine teethCross-sectional studyIncisorsMandibleMixed dentitionTooth eruption

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