Fundamentals of Craniofacial Growth

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CRC Press, 1997 M04 15 - 512 páginas
This book brings together in one volume selected important topics in craniofacial growth. Topics include: principles of skeletal growth; osteogenesis and its control; formation of the cranial base and craniofacial joints; prenatal development of the facial skeleton; growth of the mandible, nasomaxillary complex, orbit, cranial base, ear capsule, and cranial vault; bone remodeling; muscles; soft tissues; and blood vessels.
Fundamentals of Craniofacial Growth contains detailed illustrations and extensive reference lists. Independently authored chapters provide comprehensive reviews encompassing both contemporary and historical perspectives. In addition to medicine and dentistry, contributors provide expertise from such diverse backgrounds as anatomy, biology, biomathematics, embryology, orthodontics, physical anthropology, and plastic and reconstructive surgery.
 

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Contributors V
10
Regulatory Factors of Bone Growth
18
Chapter 2
23
STRUCTURE OF THE HEAD
35
Chapter 3
45
Chapter 4
59
Formation of the Cranial Base and Craniofacial Joints
99
Chapter 6
137
Growth of the Orbit
225
Chapter 11
257
Growth of the Ear Capsule
335
Chapter 13
363
Cartilage and Craniofacial Growth
389
Chapter 15
427
Chapter 16
445
Chapter 17
463

Chapter 7
155
Chapter 8
189
Chapter 9
205

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