| Literature DB >> 6594357 |
H I Shnorhokian, D C Chapman, M M Nazif, T G Zullo.
Abstract
The effects of sickle-cell disease on skeletal maturation are well documented. The objective of this study was to investigate the possible effects of sickle-cell disease on the growth of the dentofacial complex. The results of this study indicated that: The sickle-cell group seems to have a more protrusive maxilla and a more forward growth tendency of the mandible. The group also exhibited significantly retruded maxillary and mandibular incisors.Entities:
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Year: 1984 PMID: 6594357
Source DB: PubMed Journal: ASDC J Dent Child ISSN: 1945-1954