ENHANCEMENT OF THE EXTENDED DIGITAL CONE-BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY ANALYSIS PROTOCOL FOR THE MAXILLOFACIAL REGION IN PATIENTS WITH DENTOALVEOLAR OCCLUSAL DISORDERS DURING THE MIXED DENTITION PERIOD
The mixed dentition period is characterized by active growth and remodeling of the craniofacial complex, and occlusal disturbances at this stage can lead to persistent dental arch anomalies, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, and aesthetic defects. Traditional diagnostic methods do not provide a comprehensive three d...