CRANIOFACIAL GROWTH AND THE TIMING OF TREATMENT

Authors
SADOWSKY PL
Citation
Pl. Sadowsky, CRANIOFACIAL GROWTH AND THE TIMING OF TREATMENT, American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, 113(1), 1998, pp. 19-23
Citations number
38
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry,Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics → ACNP
ISSN journal
08895406
Volume
113
Issue
1
Year of publication
1998
Pages
19 - 23
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-5406(1998)113:1<19:CGATTO>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
The timing of orthodontic treatment to achieve an optimal outcome is a n issue of paramount importance to the clinical orthodontist. In this article I highlight those facts we know, list some we do not know for certain, and discuss aspects of the decision-making process in orthodo ntics. With increased insight into proven data and decisionmaking proc esses, the clinical orthodontist should be better able to appropriatel y time orthodontic treatment.