developmental guidance

developmental guidance,

comprehensive orthopedic control over the growth of the jaws and the eruption of the teeth. It may require precisely timed therapy with active appliances as well as supervisory examinations, including radiography and other diagnostic records. Guidance may be needed at various developmental stages throughout the entire growth and maturation of the face, beginning at the earliest detection of a developing malformation.

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guidance,

n a mechanical or other means for controlling the direction of movement of an object.

guidance, angle,

n See angle, incisal guidance.

guidance, condylar,

n See guide, condylar.

guidance, condylar, inclination,

n See guide, condylar, inclination.

guidance, developmental,

n the comprehensive orofacial orthopedic control over the growth of the jaws and eruption of the teeth, with the objective of optimizing the achievement of the genetic potential of the individual. Requires a combination of carefully timed active appliance therapy and supervisory examinations, including radiography and other diagnostic records, at various stages of development. May be required throughout the entire period of growth and maturation of the face, beginning at the earliest detection of a developing malformation.

guidance, incisal,

n the influence on mandibular movements of the contacting surfaces of the mandibular and maxillary anterior teeth.