Life cycle phases: Literature review and new classification proposal for application in healthcare.
Luciane Macedo de MenezesBruno Moreira das NevesBruna Barnard MottaFabiane AzeredoCátia Cardoso Abdo QuintãoPublished in: Dental press journal of orthodontics (2023)
Based on the comprehensive literature review, a novel classification was proposed (The 10-phase Life Cycle), which encompasses dental, growth, physiological aging, sociocultural, and behavioral characteristics, aiming to enhance communication among healthcare professionals, particularly those engaged in the growth, development, and aging processes of human beings.