Seminars in Orthodontics
Volume 11, Issue 4 , Pages 199-208 , December 2005

Genetic Factors Influencing Morphogenesis and Growth of Sutures and Synchondroses in the Craniofacial Complex

  • Lynne A. Opperman

      Affiliations

    • Department of Biomedical Sciences, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Dallas, TX.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Lynne A. Opperman, PhD, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Baylor College of Dentistry, Department of Biomedical Sciences, 3302 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246; Phone: (214) 828-8134; Fax: (214) 828-8951.
    • ,
  • Peter T. Gakunga

      Affiliations

    • University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX.
    • ,
  • David S. Carlson

      Affiliations

    • Department of Biomedical Sciences, Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M University System Health Science Center, Dallas, TX.

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doi: 10.1053/j.sodo.2005.07.004

Seminars in Orthodontics
Volume 11, Issue 4 , Pages 199-208 , December 2005

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