Growth prediction methods: A review

Authors : Vishakha Agarwal, Vishakha Agarwal, Ragni Tandon, Ragni Tandon, Kamlesh Singh, Kamlesh Singh, Pratik Chandra, Pratik Chandra, Swati Agarwal, Swati Agarwal

DOI : 10.18231/j.ijodr.2021.020

Volume : 7

Issue : 2

Year : 2021

Page No : 106-113

Growth prediction is an estimation of the amount of growth to be expected. In orthodontics the term refers to the estimation of amount and direction of growth of the bones of the craniofacial skeletal and overlying soft tissues. Successful prediction requires specifying both the amount and the direction of growth, in relation to the reference point. Estimation of dentofacial growth must consider the increments, vectors, area, duration and timing of growth accessions. All these are subjected to the changes in growth pattern
 

Keywords : Growth, Bjork, VTO, Skeletal maturity indicators


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