Late Growth Changes in the Craniofacial Skeleton
Analysis of serial radiographs shows that growth in the cranial base and in the mandible continues into the third decade. Variations in rate and timing are great, and the total increments after 18 years are usually small.Abstract
Contributor Notes
Dr. Lewis is a Senior Scientist in the Division of Human Biology, Department of Pediatrics, Wright State University School of Medicine, 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. 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