[New perspectives on craniofacial growth]

Orthod Fr. 2009 Dec;80(4):359-69. doi: 10.1051/orthodfr/2009033. Epub 2009 Dec 4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

There are subtle facial differences that make people unique. We can distinguish between individuals of different gender, age, ethnicity, race and face type. Traditionally, orthodontists have approached facial assessment using lateral skull and posterior/anterior radiographs which could be combined to build a three-dimensional assessment. The aim of this article is to present an outline for a new way of looking at facial growth.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cephalometry / methods*
  • Child
  • Ethnicity
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods*
  • Male
  • Maxillofacial Development / physiology*