Bondevik O, Stenvik A
Klinikk for Kjeveortopedi, Universitetet i Oslo.
Nor Tannlaegeforen Tid. 1990 Jun;100(9):372-6.
Orthodontic treatment can influence growth of maxilla and mandible, and give better harmony of the skeletal components of the face. However, choice of an inappropriate treatment method can deteriorate the balance of the upper and lower face. It is probably easier to influence the sutural growth than the growth of the condylar cartilage. It is possible both to increase the width of the maxilla and to increase, respectively decrease, forward growth of the maxilla. Even if the amount of growth in the condyle cannot be significantly influenced, the position of the mandible in relation to the rest of the face can be indirectly influenced by control of the sutural growth.
正畸治疗可以影响上颌骨和下颌骨的生长，并使面部骨骼成分更加协调。然而，选择不恰当的治疗方法可能会破坏上下面部的平衡。影响缝生长可能比影响髁突软骨的生长更容易。增加上颌骨宽度以及分别增加或减少上颌骨的向前生长都是有可能的。即使髁突的生长量无法受到显著影响，但通过控制缝生长可以间接影响下颌骨相对于面部其他部位的位置。
