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Craniofacial morphology in Chinese female twins: a semi-longitudinal cephalometric study.
European journal of orthodontics - 1 Dec 2005
Peng Jing, Deng Hui, Cao CaiFang, Ishikawa Masaaki
Abstract excerpt
It would be of benefit to have a better understanding of the relative effects of genetics and environmental factors on craniofacial parameters when undertaking orthodontic therapy and treatment planning. However, there is a lack of such information in pre-adolescents. The aim of this study was to verify the degree of genetic and environmental contribution to the growth of the facial skeleton in twins aged 6 to 12...
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