title: The role of soft tissues in the aetiology of malocclusion.
abstract: It is not always easy to discover the aetiology of malocclusion: only in about 5% of cases is a cause clearly identifiable. In this article, the various genetic, environmental and physical factors that may contribute to malocclusion are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Dental Sciences, Bristol Dental School.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Turner
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Nattrass
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Sandy
mesh_terms: D001732:Bite Force; D002648:Child; D005386:Fingersucking / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000503:physiopathology; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics; D019767:Maxillofacial Abnormalities / Q000150:complications; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000150:complications; D011187:Posture; D014061:Tongue Habits / Q000009:adverse effects; D014716:Vertical Dimension