Premaxillary-maxillary suture development in the first trimester : An ultrasound study.

Wen-Hua RuanWu-Qun HanMei-Li HuangKei-Li HuangLing-Ling Jin

Published in: Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie (2019)

The premaxillary and maxillary growth at 11 and 12 gestational weeks in the first trimester steadily accelerated, peaking at the 12th week. The rate of growth slows down after week 12 which may be associated with the fusion of the premaxillary-maxillary suture.

Keyphrases

cone beam computed tomography
magnetic resonance imaging
pregnant women
weight gain
placebo controlled
computed tomography
gestational age
birth weight
body mass index
weight loss
physical activity
preterm birth