Evaluation of Quantitative Aspects of Craniofacial Deformities in Transfusion Dependent Beta-Thalassemia Major Patients: A Cephalometric Study

Conclusion: The skeletal class II malocclusion appears to be a manifestation of generalized growth retardation/delayed puberty in thalassemic patients leading to diminished mandibular growth, rather than maxillary prognathism due to marrow hyperplasia.
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research