Fundamentals of Craniofacial Growth

Description

This book brings together in one volume selected important topics in craniofacial growth. Topics include: principles of skeletal growth; osteogenesis and its control; formation of the cranial base and craniofacial joints; prenatal development of the facial skeleton; growth of the mandible, nasomaxillary complex, orbit, cranial base, ear capsule, and cranial vault; bone remodeling; muscles; soft tissues; and blood vessels.

Fundamentals of Craniofacial Growth contains detailed illustrations and extensive reference lists. Independently authored chapters provide comprehensive reviews encompassing both contemporary and historical perspectives. In addition to medicine and dentistry, contributors provide expertise from such diverse backgrounds as anatomy, biology, biomathematics, embryology, orthodontics, physical anthropology, and plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Contents

Principles of Skeletal Growth, G.-H. Schumacher

Evolution of Form in the Craniofacial Complex, O.J. Oyen

Osteogenesis and Its Control, G.W. Bernard

Prenatal Development of the Facial Skeleton, A.D. Dixon

Formation of the Cranial Base and Craniofacial Joints, A.D. Dixon

Postnatal Bone Growth: Some Methods of Assessment, B.G. Sarnat

Morphometrics of Craniofacial Form, P.E. Lestrel

Growth Mechanisms of the Mandible, T. Kantomaa and O. Rönning

Postnatal Growth of the Nasomaxillary Complex, B.G. Sarnat

Growth of the Orbit, D.A.N. Hoyte

Growth of the Cranial Base, D.A.N. Hoyte

Growth of the Ear Capsule, D.A.N. Hoyte

Growth of the Cranial Vault, J. Huggare and O. Rönning

Cartilage and Craniofacial Growth, O. Rönning and H. Vinkka-Puhakka

Bone Remodeling in the Craniofacial Region, D.A.N. Hoyte

Muscles, Soft Tissues, and Craniofacial Growth, A.D. Dixon

Muscles, Blood Vessels, and Craniofacial Growth: Some Experimental Approaches, G.-H. Schumacher

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Related Subjects

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2. Dentistry and Oral Surgery
3. Surgery
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5. Dentistry
6. Surgery