An overview of the biology of the craniofacial complex in terms of normal and abnormal growth and remodeling. The synchronous coordination of skeletal growth in harmony with related structures demonstrate some principles which could be of value in clinical prevention and treatment.
A rare and bizarre congenital deformity sheds light on the essential function of the nasal septum and other medial structures of cartilaginous origin in the vertical growth of the midface.
Distal tipping forces were applied to the maxillary cuspid teeth of five domestic cats. Surgical elimination of the gingival attachment of one tooth in each cat resulted in greater distal crown movement and a shift of the center of rotation toward the root apex.
A cephalometric comparison of treatment changes among cervical traction alone, cervical traction combined with banded upper incisors and a lower lingual arch, and untreated controls.