AIM: Evaluate an alternative and simplified radiographic method, giving opportunities to orthodontists and implantodontists to verify the completion of bone growth as well as differences between genders in a sample of individuals 13 to 20 years old. METHODS: It was used a wrist radiography, registered in a occlusal radiographic film, to assess the maturation of the radius bone. Were studied 160 patients of both genders, divided into groups of 10 individuals. The radiographs were examined by five specialists in Orthodontics evaluators properly calibrated. RESULTS: Indicated that there was a positive correlation between the chronological age of the patients and their biological age, and the females have bone maturation earlier than males. CONCLUSION: This method can determine the stage of maturation of the radius bone, allowing an affordable and rapid diagnosis method to determine the correct bone age for installation of an implant and orthodontic appliance.
Maturity; Tooth movement; Dental implant
