TY - CHAP AU - James K. Hartsfield Jr. AU - Lorri Ann Morford AU - Liliana M. Otero ED - Farid Bourzgui Y1 - 2012-03-09 PY - 2012 T1 - Genetic Factors Affecting Facial Growth N2 - The book reflects the ideas of nineteen academic and research experts from different countries. The different sections of this book deal with epidemiological and preventive concepts, a demystification of cranio-mandibular dysfunction, clinical considerations and risk assessment of orthodontic treatment. It provides an overview of the state-of-the-art, outlines the experts' knowledge and their efforts to provide readers with quality content explaining new directions and emerging trends in Orthodontics. The book should be of great value to both orthodontic practitioners and to students in orthodontics, who will find learning resources in connection with their fields of study. This will help them acquire valid knowledge and excellent clinical skills. BT - Orthodontics SP - Ch. 6 UR - https://doi.org/10.5772/33804 DO - 10.5772/33804 SN - PB - IntechOpen CY - Rijeka Y2 - 2024-04-26 ER -