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Late growth changes in the craniofacial skeleton.

A B Lewis1, A F Roche

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Wright State University, Yellow Springs, OH 45387-1695.

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|April 1, 1988
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Cranial base and mandible growth can continue into a person's twenties, though significant increases after age 18 are uncommon. Individual growth patterns show considerable variation in timing and rate.

Area of Science:

  • Orthodontics and craniofacial development.
  • Radiographic cephalometry in adult growth studies.

Background:

  • Understanding the duration and extent of craniofacial growth is crucial for orthodontic treatment planning and predicting facial changes.
  • Previous research has established typical growth cessation in late adolescence, but individual variability warrants further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze serial radiographs to determine if cranial base and mandibular growth continue beyond 18 years of age.
  • To quantify the extent and variability of late adolescent and early adult craniofacial growth.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal analysis of serial cephalometric radiographs.
  • Measurement of cranial base and mandibular dimensions over time.

Main Results:

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  • Cranial base and mandibular growth were observed to continue into the third decade of life.
  • Significant growth increments after age 18 were generally small, but considerable variation in the rate and timing of this late growth was noted.

Conclusions:

  • Craniofacial skeletal growth, specifically in the cranial base and mandible, can extend into early adulthood.
  • Orthodontic and surgical interventions should consider the potential for continued, albeit minimal, growth in individuals up to their third decade.