Comparative Radiographic Evaluation of Relationship between Dental Calcification Stages and Skeletal Maturity Stages of Hand Wrist: An in-Vitro Study

Introduction Human growth is complex and influenced by various factors, including hereditary, functional, environmental, sexual, nutritional, and metabolic components. The onset of puberty varies significantly based on sex, generation, population, and environment.1 A child's developmental status is typically assessed based on milestones occurring throughout growth, with particular importance placed on pubertal growth for managing skeletal deviations. This phase includes an initial, peak, and end period, during which growth accelerates and decelerates at different stages.2