the aetiology of malocclusions and on the importance of functional analysis. The following three aspects are described in detail in this book: "Growth of the Facial Skeleton" - types of treatment which promote or guide growth. In order to control these natural processes artificially, a precise understanding of them is required. "Aetiology of the Malocclusion" - the various types of causative therapy and the elimination of the causes. "Functional Analysis" - many malocclusions are a result of dysfunctions. As a variety of methods are available for treating dysfunctions, functional analysis is taken very seriously. 1. udgave.