Growth And Development In Orthodontics

Growth And Development In Orthodontics

What are growth spurts. Describe theories of growth in orthodontics.
Answer. Growth does not take place at same rate all times. There seems to be period when a sudden acceleration of growth occurs. This sudden increase in growth is termed as growth spurts. This sudden growth may occur due to physiological alteration in hormonal section.

Timings of Growth Spurts

• Just before birth
• Infantile or childhood growth spurt: Up to 3 years of age.
• Mixed dentition growth spurt or juvenile growth spurt
  • In boys: 8 to 11 years
  • In girls: 7 to 9 years
• Pre-pubertal growth spurt or adolescent growth spurt
  • In boys: 14 to 16 years
  • In girls: 11 to 13 years