OBJECTIVE: To investigate the validity of Insulin like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) as a skeletal
maturity indicator by comparing serum IGF-1 levels with the stages in cervical vertebral …

INTRODUCTION: Determination of the maturation level and the subsequent evaluation of
growth potential during preadolescence and adolescence are important for optimal …

Introduction: Hand-wrist radiography have been the method of choice for assessment of
skeletal maturity. However, additional radiographic exposure and subjectivity of staging …

Background Determination of skeletal maturation and remaining growth potential is an
essential part of treatment planning in orthodontics. The aim of our study was to determine …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlation between the growth
maturity indicators in orthodontic patients. Design: This cross-sectional study was performed …

Introduction Biochemical markers are agents directly involved in bone growth and
remodeling and can be quantitatively evaluated from various biologic fluids. The aim of this …

Introduction: Accurate determination of skeletal maturity and remaining growth is crucial to
many orthodontic, orthognathic, and dental-implant timing decisions. Cervical vertebral …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this cross sectional study was to assess serum insulin-like growth
factor-1 (IGF-1) levels in female and male subjects at various cervical vertebral maturation …

Introduction: Accurate determination of skeletal maturity and remaining growth is crucial to
many orthodontic, orthognathic and dental implant timing decision. Cervical vertebral stages …

Background The study aims to associate serum insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels
with cervical maturation stages (CS) 3, 4, and 5 on lateral cephalogram in male subjects and …