2001•PubMedRequires access
[Study and drawing of standard curve of body height and weight for orthodontics].
Rong Liang, Xiang Zhang, Min Gu
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To study and trace the standard growth curve of body height and weight of adolescent in Shenzhen area for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. METHODS: Based on the general assessment data of 21,120 students (7-18 years) in Shenzhen, the body height and weight were measured and the standard curve of body height and weight was drawn. RESULTS: Under 12 years, the annual increment of body height and weight was similar for both sexes. Above 12 years, the annual body height and weight increment of girls was slower than that of boys. The annual body weight increment peak was between 11-12 years for girls and 13 years for boys. CONCLUSIONS: The standard growth curve of body height and weight plays an important role in the orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.