title: Factors influencing mandibular growth.
abstract: A clinically oriented presentation on growth mechanisms and the influence of posture and cellular communication on mandibular growth, with clinical illustrations.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Mew
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002454:Cell Differentiation; D002508:Cephalometry; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008334:Mandible / Q000196:embryology / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008445:Maxillofacial Development; D011187:Posture