Which of the following bone(s) are used for the determination of growth in an individual?
Correct Answer: Cervical vertebrae
Description: Cervical vertebrae maturation index (CVMI)
The size and shape changes in the bodies of five cervical vertebrae (second through sixth) are an accurate indicator of skeletal maturity. These can be assessed on a lateral cephalogram.
Ref: Orthodontics: Diagnosis and Management of Malocclusion and Dentofacial Deformities, 3e, Om P. Kharbanda pdf no 873
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