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Why is growth spurt at puberty so important to orthodontics?

April 26, 2017growth orthodontics puberty spurt

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Why is growth spurt at puberty so important to orthodontics?

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This is the time when much of the development of the face occurs. Treatment during this period allows the orthodontist to favorably influence the facial profile in a growing child. Once growth of the facial bones is complete, correction of skeletal discrepancies usually requires surgery.