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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Language: | English |
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Dental Anthropology Association
2003-06-01
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Series: | Dental Anthropology |
Online Access: | http://journal.dentalanthropology.org/index.php/jda/article/view/157/140 |