Detailed investigation of the basic processes and mechanisms of postnatal growth and adaptation of the craniofacial region; emphasis on the areas of controversy surrounding current understanding of the factors influencing postnatal craniofacial growth and form; adaptive capabilities of growth and form; adaptive capabilities of craniofacial tissues; effect of altered function on craniofacial growth and form; influence of treatment on craniofacial growth and form; theories of craniofacial growth; offered fall semester Credits 1 to 10. 1 to 10 Lecture Hours.
Detailed investigation of the basic processes and mechanisms of postnatal growth and adaptation of the craniofacial region; emphasis on the areas of controversy surrounding current understanding of the factors influencing postnatal craniofacial growth and form; adaptive capabilities of growth and form; adaptive capabilities of craniofacial tissues; effect of altered function on craniofacial growth and form; influence of treatment on craniofacial growth and form; theories of craniofacial growth; offered fall semester Credits 1 to 10. 1 to 10 Lecture Hours.
