Skeletal maturation evaluation using cervical vertebrae

Lateral cephalometric and left hand-wrist radiographs from the Bolton-Brush Growth Center at Case Western Reserve University were reviewed a posteriori to develop a cervical vertebrae maturation index (CVMI). By using the lateral profiles of the second, third and fourth cervical vertebrae, it was possible to develop a reliable ranking of patients according to the potential for future adolescent growth potential. (AM J ORTHOD DENTOFAC ORTHOP 1995;107:58-66.). © 1997.