title: Biological rationale for early treatment of dentofacial deformities.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomedical Sciences, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Dallas, USA.
authors.forename: David S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Carlson
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002454:Cell Differentiation; D002648:Child; D020219:Chondrogenesis; D003393:Cranial Sutures / Q000254:growth & development; D015316:Genetic Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy*; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000254:growth & development; D008445:Maxillofacial Development; D017289:Orthodontic Appliances, Functional; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends