Orthodontics

Types And Importance Of Cranial Base Synchondroses Write briefly on synchondrosis. Or Write short note on synchondrosis. Or Write short answer on synchondrosis. Answer. Most of the bones of the cranial base are formed by the cartilaginous process. Later, the cartilage is replaced by the bone. However, certain bands of cartilage remain at the junction of various bones. … [Read more...] about Types And Importance Of Cranial Base Synchondroses

Methods For Studying Craniofacial Growth And Development Write short note on methods of studying growth. Answer. According to Profit there are two major approaches of studying growth. Measurement approach. Experimental approach. Measurement Approach This approach includes techniques that measure certain criteria on living animals/skeletal remains. These … [Read more...] about Methods For Studying Craniofacial Growth And Development

The Role Of Spheno-Occipital Synchondrosis In Skull Growth Write short note on spheno­-occipital synchondrosis. Answer. It is the cartilaginous junction between sphenoid and occipital bones. It is believed to be the principal growth cartilage of cranial base during childhood. It remains active upto the age of 12-15 years. The sphenoid and the occipital segments then … [Read more...] about The Role Of Spheno-Occipital Synchondrosis In Skull Growth

Theories Of Craniofacial Growth Explained Write briefly on theories of growth. Or Describe in detail about theories of growth. Answer. Theories of Growth Depending on the Area Where Growth Center Occur Genetic theory (Brodie) Sutural dominance theory (Sicher) Functional matrix theory (Melvin Moss) Cartilaginous theory (James Scott. Based on other … [Read more...] about Theories Of Craniofacial Growth Explained

Incisor Liability Write short note on incisor liability. Answer. Incisor Liability Incisor liability was explained by Warren Mayne in 1969. The permanent incisors are larger than their primary incisors and thus require more space for their alignment “The difference between space available and space require is called incisor liability”. Favorable incisor … [Read more...] about Incisor Liability