Where’s the Variation? Variance Components in Tooth Sizes of the Permanent Dentition

Studies have shown that there are only a few canonical axes of tooth size variation in the permanent dentition. Despite the numerous measurements that might be taken (e.g., crown length and breadth of 32 teeth = 64 variables), most of the canonical structure is explained by 3 or 4 overarching axes o...

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Main Author: Edward F. Harris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Anthropology Association 2003-06-01
Series:Dental Anthropology
Online Access:http://journal.dentalanthropology.org/index.php/jda/article/view/157/140