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. 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.
By:
Andrew D. Dixon, David A.N. Hoyte (Leicestershire, UK), Olli Ronning, Olli Ronning Contributions by:
Pete E. Lestrel Imprint: CRC Press Inc Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 276mm,
Width: 219mm,
Spine: 31mm
Weight: 1.247kg ISBN:9780849345753 ISBN 10: 0849345758 Pages: 508 Publication Date:15 April 1997 Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Professional & Vocational
,
A / AS level
,
Further / Higher Education
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Dixon, Andrew D.; Hoyte, David A.N.; Ronning, Olli