The Current Status of Facial Growth Prediction: a Review

Abstract

Facial growth has an important bearing on orthodontic treatment and on its stability. However, despite much research in this field, the prediction of facial growth is subject to considerable inaccuracies. The best that can be done is to base treatment on the existing facial pattern with an allowance for average growth according to age and sex. In view of the uncertainty of prediction, treatment planning should be based on facial and dental relationships that change least with growth.