This orthodontic tool evaluates whether there is a tooth-size discrepancy between the upper and lower arches.
It helps plan efficient treatments and avoid alignment or space-closure problems.
The ideal anterior ratio is 77.2%, and the overall ratio is 91.3%.
A discrepancy can indicate that lower teeth are too small or too large and can be addressed with IPR, composite build-ups, or tooth repositioning.
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