Growth Flashcards
1
Q
The most common direction of facial growth is? What
A
Downward and forwards
2
Q
When do the left and right maxilla fuse?
A
At puberty
3
Q
What are features or a forward growth rotation?
A
Reduced face heigh
Class II
Deep bite
Increased overbite
4
Q
What are features of a backward growth rotation?
A
Increased face height
Class III
Anterior open bite
Reduced overbite
5
Q
When is pubertal growth in girls?
A
12 +/- 2 years
6
Q
When is pubertal growth in boys?
A
14 +/- 2 years
7
Q
What are the 2 main types of bone growth seen in the craniofacial complex?
A
- Endochondral bone formation
2. Intramembranous bone formation
8
Q
When does growth stop for girls?
A
16 years +/- 2 years
9
Q
When does growth drop for boys?
A
18 years +/- 2 years
