Accuracy of hand wrist radiograph vs cervical vertebrae dimensions in predicting mandibular growth and vertical facial height
Date
2015
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Authors
Abdeldayem, Marwa
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OA Version
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Abstract
Introduction: Growth prediction prior to orthodontic treatment enables the determination of the appropriate treatment timing allowing intervention in those cases in which growth has not yet ceased and taking advantage of any remaining growth. Growth prediction using radiographical methods has been the method of choice for many years. However, they lack the ability to predict the amount of the growth spurt and the actual time of growth termination.
Objectives:
1. To test the accuracy of hand wrist radiograph vs cervical vertebrae C3 and C4 dimension ratios in predicting mandibular body length and total anterior facial height.
2. To determine if there is a true difference between monozygotic and dizygotic twins in growth of the mandible or total anterior facial height.
3. To determine if age or gender are significant predictors of mandibular body length and total anterior facial height.
4. To correlate between mandibular gonial angle and total anterior facial height and mandibular length.
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Thesis (MSD) --Boston University, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, 2015 (Department of Orthodontics).
Includes bibliographic references: leaves 41-50.
Thesis (MSD) --Boston University, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, 2015 (Department of Orthodontics).
Includes bibliographic references: leaves 41-50.
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