Diagnostic reliability of the cervical vertebral maturation method and standing height in the identification of the mandibular growth spurt.

CONCLUSIONS:   Both CVM interval CS3-4 and peak in standing height may be used in routine clinical practice to enhance efficiency of treatments requiring identification of the mandibular growth spurt.
PMID: 26600421 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - November 24, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Perinetti G, Contardo L, Castaldo A, McNamara JA, Franchi L Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research