Axial cervical vertebrae‐based multivariate regression model for the estimation of skeletal‐maturation status

ConclusionsThe simplest possible ACV morphometric information provided a statistically significant explanation of the portion of skeletal‐maturation variability not dependent on chronological age. These results verify that ACV is a strong biological indicator of ossification status.

Source: Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research - April 10, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Y.‐M. Yang, J. Lee, Y.‐I. Kim, B.‐H. Cho, S.‐B. Park Tags: Original Article Source Type: research