Radiographic evaluation of the pubertal growth spurt

Authors :

• Duangkamon Attavivan
• Niramol Chamnannidiadha

Abstract :

The purpose of this article is to consolidate studies on assessment of general and facial growth evaluation during pubertal spurt period, particularly from hand-wrist radiographs and cervical vertebrae in lateral cephalograms. Differences between early and late matures  have been clarified as well as the relationship of general growth and facial growth.

(CU Dent J 2003;26:229-41)

Keywords :
cervical vertebrae; growth, hand-wrist radiograph; pubertal spurt