Description
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.
Table of Contents
Preface, Contributors, Chapter 1 Principles of Skeletal Growth, Chapter 2 Evolution of Form in the Craniofacial Complex, Chapter 3 Osteogenesis and Its Control, Chapter 4 Prenatal Development of the Facial Skeleton, Chapter 5 Formation of the Cranial Base and Craniofacial Joints, Chapter 6 Postnatal Bone Growth: Some Methods of Assessment, Chapter 7 Morphometries of Craniofacial Form, Chapter 8 Growth Mechanisms of the Mandible, Chapter 9 Postnatal Growth of the Nasomaxillary Complex, Chapter 10 Growth of the Orbit, Chapter 11 Growth of the Cranial Base, Chapter 12 Growth of the Ear Capsule, Chapter 13 Growth of the Cranial Vault, Chapter 14 Cartilage and Craniofacial Growth, Chapter 15 Bone Remodeling in the Craniofacial Region, Chapter 16 Muscles, Soft Tissues, and Craniofacial Growth, Chapter 17 Muscles, Blood Vessels, and Craniofacial Growth: Some Experimental Approaches, Index
