Lateral comparisons using Fishman's skeletal maturation assessment.

Conclusion: Although no significant overall lateral differences in SMI scores were noted, it may be advisable to obtain a left hand-wrist radiograph and/or additional diagnostic information to estimate completion of growth in young surgical patients.
PMID: 25198189 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - September 8, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Safer AN, Homel P, Chung DD Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research