[Heredity of the shape of the facial skull and growth prognosis. The value of family history in class III cases].
Investigations about the genetic determination of cephalometrical characteristics and about the accuracy of prognostication indicate that those data which best define the genotype of an individual are also the best basis for a prognosis of future growth behaviour. In this respect, the initial cephalometric findings are unsurpassed so far. Evaluation of the family does not provide a substantial improvement in the prognosticating process. It does, however, help to clarify the etiology of a malocclusion by revealing the genetic factors which might impose limitations on successful nonsurgical treatment.
D002508:Cephalometry; D005826:Genetics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000235:genetics*; D008445:Maxillofacial Development; D008487:Medical History Taking
Heredität des Gesichtsschädelmusters und Wachstumsvoraussage. Die Bedeutung der Familienanamnese in Klasse-III-Fällen