Study and drawing of standard curve of body height and weight for orthodontics
- VernacularTitle:正畸用身高、体重标准曲线的研绘正畸用身高、体重标准曲线的研绘
- Author:
Rui LIANG
1
;
Xin ZHANG
;
Min GU
Author Information
1. Red Cross Society Hospital of Shenzhen
- From:
Chinese Journal of Stomatology
2001;36(2):146-148
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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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.
