title: [The importance of the knowledge of the aging process as a basis of orthodontic practice].
abstract: Among the therapeutic aims of orthodontics, that of increasing the changes of long-term durability of results requires thorough knowledge of the dental and facial changes brought about by aging. The highlights are given about two research methods regarding this issue, i.e. cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, and their prospects are examined.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Amoric
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008445:Maxillofacial Development / Q000502:physiology; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective; D012107:Research Design
vernacular_title: Importance de la connaissance du vieillissement comme base de l'exercice de l'orthodontie.