planning. It demonstrates how the best instrument in dental medicine is often the practitioner's knowledge of the body's basic biologic growth principles. This book explores general growth principles and concepts along with mandibular, maxillary and basicranial development. Along with prenatal growth, the facial "plan," facial variations and the biological reasons for different facial types and features. This book also explores TMJ development, control processes, the developmental basis for malocclusions and ethnic characteristics. Along with much more material, the book is filled with detailed illustrations that make key concepts and developmental processes simple to grasp; a user-friendly organization allows for quick comprehension and convenient referral. This book offers outstanding preparation for clinical boards and for practice. It's full of information that is clinically relevant and easy to understand.

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