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Skull, Jaw, and Teeth Growth Patterns

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Postnatal Growth Neurobiology

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The growth of the human skull has been recorded in many ways over the centuries, ranging from the drawings found in the tombs of ancient Egypt to the computer-drawn plots of modern times. Although both the advent of radiography and the data-processing power of computer technology have permitted a much improved understanding of the overall patterns of skull growth, the stimuli and control mechanisms that govern the growth of an individual are still subject to debate and controversy.

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  1. Department of Child Dental Health, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2SZ, England

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  3. Department of Growth and Development, Institute of Child Health, University of London, WC1N 1EH, London, England

    James M. Tanner

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Sullivan, P.G. (1986). Skull, Jaw, and Teeth Growth Patterns. In: Falkner, F., Tanner, J.M. (eds) Postnatal Growth Neurobiology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-0522-2_11

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