Growth of the Mandible During Pubescence
Spurts in mandibular growth were analyzed in 67 subjects. They were found to occur 1.5 to 2 years earlier in girls, but are larger in boys. Mean relationships show patterns in relation to chronological age, peak height velocity and bone age, with wide individual variations.Abstract
Contributor Notes
Dr. Lewis is a Research Associate in the Growth and Genetics Department of the Fels Institute, and Editor Emeritus of the ANGLE ORTHODONTIST. He is a Dental graduate (D.D.S.) of Ohio State University, and holds an M.S. degree from the University of Illinois
Dr. Roche is Fels Professor of Pediatrics and of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wright State University School of Medicine and Fels Research Institute. He holds M.D., Ph.D., and D.Sc. degrees from the University of Melbourne, and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Mrs. Wagner is a Senior Research Assistant in the Growth and Genetics Department of the Fels Research Institute. She is a graduate (B.S.) of the University of Cincinnati