An Analysis of Black and Caucasian Craniofacial Patterns
A comparison of basic anatomic relationships among the middle endocranial fossa, the mandibular ramus, the maxillary and mandibular bony arches, and the nasomaxillary complex in the Black and Caucasian craniofacial composites. Major differences were found, especially in those underlying Class III malocclusion.Abstract
Contributor Notes
Dr. Enlow is Professor and Chairman of the Orthodontic Department, Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, and the Thomas Hill Distinguished Professor of Oral Biology at Case Western Reserve University
Dr. Pfister was formerly a research associate in Dr. Enlow's laboratory and is presently a graduate student in Orthodontics
Dr. Richardson is Professor and Chairman of Orthodontics at the School of Dentistry, Meharry Medical College
Dr. Kuroda is a member of the Orthodontic Faculty at the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, and a former research associate in Dr. Enlow's laboratory