Components of class III malocclusion in juveniles and adolescents

Angle Orthod. 1986 Jan;56(1):7-30. doi: 10.1043/0003-3219(1986)056<0007:COCIMI>2.0.CO;2.

Abstract

A statistical comparison of cross-sectional cephalometric records of Class III malocclusion subjects from ages 5-15 with serial Class I controls, finding strong tendencies for early appearance of distinctive characteristics.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Age Factors
  • Alveolar Process / pathology
  • Cephalometry
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Dental Arch / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Malocclusion / pathology*
  • Malocclusion, Angle Class III / pathology*
  • Mandible / pathology
  • Maxilla / pathology
  • Vertical Dimension