title: Developmental significance of delayed closure of the mandibular symphysis.
abstract: The unique finding of a midline suture at the mandibular symphysis in cleidocranial dysplasia is presented and discussed in regard to its relation to facial skeletal development.
authors.affiliation: Plastic Surgery Section, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis 46202.
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Eppley
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Green
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Bixler
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Sadove
mesh_terms: D002973:Cleidocranial Dysplasia / Q000473:pathology*; D003393:Cranial Sutures / Q000002:abnormalities; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008445:Maxillofacial Development