Petrovic A, Stutzmann J, Lavergne J, Shaye R
Office of Research, L.S.U. School of Dentistry, New Orleans 70119.
Int J Orthod. 1991 Spring-Summer;29(1-2):3-8.
A significant increase in overall mandibular length can be achieved with a functional appliance. However this only appears possible in children with a high tissue-level growth potential and responsiveness as defined by the mandibular subperiosteal ossification rate and alveolar bone turnover rate.