by Mark H. Taylor, D.D.S.

The main objectives of this lecture are to:

1. Define and describe molar and cuspid occlusion in the primary, mixed and permanent dentitions.
2. Predict amount of crowding of the permanent teeth from the alignment of the primary teeth.
3. Define and describe the ideal primary occlusion.
4. Define and describe normal transitions and occlusal changes of the mixed dentition.
5. Define and describe leeway space.
6. Define and describe late mesial shift.
7. Define and describe incisor liability.
8. Describe the methodology for a mixed dentition analysis.
9. Describe patient selection for serial disking technique.
10. Describe the rationale, stages and armamentarium for the serial disking technique.