Created By Neven Mortaga

Skull growth changes

 Craniofacial development

Embryonic skull growth newborn skull growth

cranial neural crest cells give rise to
un ossified fontanelles, thin and flexible
most of the bones and cartilage of the
bones, and relatively larger cranial vault
skull and face.
proportions. un fused Cranial sutures
the skull initially consists of cartilage
then ossification through both allow for some movement between the
intramembranous and endochondral cranial bones
ossification processes.

Postnatal skull growth Adult skull growth

the skull continues to grow through Ossified fontanelles, thick and dense
the expansion of the cranial vault to bones, and prominent facial features,
accommodate the growing brain. and relatively smaller cranial vault.
Embryo skull - Neural crest cells
Skull growth stages
 Factors effecting skull growth

Ethnicity and Hormones

Ancestry

Mechanical Genetic factors

forces

Environmental Nutrition
factors

Developmental Trauma
Disorders
 Importance of knowledge
Medicine

Forensic science

Anthropology
 Clinical Significance

Clinical practice surgical techniques

Assessment more precise surgical planning
Diagnosis better outcomes for patients
Treatment

Educational purposes
Continuing researches in orthodontic,
plastic surgery, and Pediatric field
 Summarizing key
points discussed
craniofacial development involves a
complex interplay of genetic and
environmental factors, resulting in
significant growth changes from the
embryonic stage to adulthood.
Understanding these developmental
processes is crucial for both clinical
practice and research in
orthodontic field.
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