Describes the biological processes underlying craniofacial growth and development; relates basic science to treatment planning & case selection, results, relapse, tooth movement, and the effects of implants during growth. Presents general growth principles; mandibular, maxillary & basicranial development, facial types, the developmental basics for malocclusions. Emphasizes soft tissue/skeletal relations and the developmental role of function. Authors are D. Enlow, MS, PhD and M. Hans, DDS, MSD
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