Spheno-occipital synchondrosis (SOS) is the joint regarded as the most important
foundation for understanding cranial osteopathy and craniosacral therapy. SOS is the origin …

Original papers Svalina, A., Vuollo, V., Serlo, W., Sinikumpu, J.-J., Silvola, A.-S., & Salokorpi,
N.(2022). Craniofacial characteristics and cosmetic satisfaction of patients with sagittal and …

Our fundamental understanding of the physico-mechanical forces that drive the size and
shape changes of the cranium during ontogeny are limited. Biomechanical models based on …

Crouzon syndrome is a congenital craniofacial disorder caused by mutations in the
Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 2 (FGFR2). It is characterized by the premature fusion of …

The morphology and biomechanics of infant crania undergo significant changes between
the pre-and post-weaning phases due to increasing loading of the masticatory system. The …

Isolated frontosphenoidal craniosynostosis (IFSC) is a rare congenital defect defined as
premature fusion of the frontosphenoidal suture in the absence of other suture fusion. Until …

Objective: To evaluate the dimensional changes that occur in the internasal and
nasopremaxillary sutures, and related transverse craniofacial dimensions, of rats from 4 to …

Introduction The zygomaticomaxillary suture (ZMS) is vital for craniofacial development and
orthodontic treatment planning. Located at the junction of the zygomatic and maxillary …

Apert syndrome classically presents with craniosynostosis at birth, most commonly of the
bilateral coronal sutures, which may lead to cephalocranial disproportion and elevated …

The human craniofacial system consists of several bony components, connected via fibrous
or cartilaginous joints. It houses several key organs including the brain and eyes, works …