[Prediction of growth and dento-facial orthopedics. Importance and accuracy of superposition]

For a long time, the orthodontists have tried to predict the growth to come. They have atempted to know if there are relationships between height and facial growth and if a better knowledge of general development of child had an interest to their therapeutic decision. The author compare the methods of estimation and prediction of height and facial growth; and he thinks that these methods are not enough exact and safe and they have a little utility to the practionner. The author purpose to replace them by the search of radiologics signs which need anyone measurement and which the good prediction value is very adequate to the daily dento-facial orthopedic pratice.