Response of the Midface to Treatment with Increased Vertical Occlusal Forcestreatment and posttreatment effects in monkeys
Abstract
Posterior occlusal bite blocks of varying thicknesses inserted in seven juvenile and six adolescent monkeys resulted in changes in maxillary position and dental intrusion.
Contributor Notes
Dr. Altuna is Assistant Professor, Orthodontic Department, Dental Faculty of the University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He holds a D.D.S. degree from the Dental Faculty of the University of Istanbul, Dr. Med. Dent. from the University of Bonn, Germany, Specialty degree from the University of Bonn, and Dip. Ortho. and M. Sc. from the University of Toronto
Dr. Woodside is Professor and Chairman of the Orthodontic Department at the University of Toronto, Ontario. He is a Dental Graduate (D.D.S.) of Dalhousie University, Toronto, with M.Sc. (D) from the same University. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics