Craniofacial growth

Craniofacial growth represents a complex enlargement and differentiation of hard and soft tissues, characterized by cephalocaudal and allometric patterns. The cranial base matures earlier than the face and is used cephalometrically as a relatively stable reference area. The maxilla, although intimat...

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Published in:	The Dental clinics of North America Vol. 44; no. 3; p. 457
Main Author:	Ranly, D M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-07-2000
Subjects:	Adult Cephalometry Child Face Facial Bones - growth & development Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Mandible - growth & development Mandibular Condyle - growth & development Maxilla - growth & development Maxillofacial Development - physiology Skull Base - growth & development Vertical Dimension
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Summary:	Craniofacial growth represents a complex enlargement and differentiation of hard and soft tissues, characterized by cephalocaudal and allometric patterns. The cranial base matures earlier than the face and is used cephalometrically as a relatively stable reference area. The maxilla, although intimately associated with the cranium, exhibits some independent growth, particularly in the vertical dimension. The mandible, hanging in a sling of muscles and articulating only at the temporomandibular fossae and with the opposing dentition, is purportedly able to adapt its shape and position in space to some extent as a function of condylar growth.
ISSN:	0011-8532
DOI:	10.1016/S0011-8532(22)01741-4