How wide is your Maxilla?
I believe the average upper jaw should be about 44 millimetres for a man and about 42 for a woman.
Author: admin
Two reasons why facial retrusion may be underestimated
Sorry, only practitioners registered on this site can see this content.
Eyes see beauty not figures
Sorry, only practitioners registered on this site can see this content.
How necessary is surgery?
I would hope that all orthotropists would be able to avoid surgery for children under eight.
International Association of Facial Growth Guidance
The History and Purpose of the International Association of Facial Growth Guidance (Orthotropics)
Forward Growth
There is little difference in the alignment between 32 teeth and 28 teeth, or even 24.
Ten Hypotheses and Some Logic
Sorry, only practitioners registered on this site can see this content.
Uprighting teeth
Sorry, only practitioners registered on this site can see this content.
The Final Balance
Orthotropic® results may be considered best by patients and dentists but it is not popular with orthodontists because of the prolonged treatment and greater commitment required.
Timing and Costs
Orthotropics® requires many years extra training; also guiding growth is more complex and takes longer than extractions and mechanics.