Objective: The present study was aimed to assess levels of serum Bone-specific alkaline
phosphatase (BALP) and serum Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and comparing with …

The aim of the current longitudinal study was to assess the levels of serum Bone-specific
alkaline phosphatase (BALP) and serum Insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) in different …

Background With change in concepts of growth determination methods, there is a surge in
the measurement of biomarkers for appraisal of growth status. Osteocalcin is a bone-specific …

Objectives: To investigate the relationship between salivary alkaline phosphatase activity
(ALP), protein concentration, and chronological age with cervical vertebral maturation …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the validity of Insulin like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) as a skeletal
maturity indicator by comparing serum IGF-1 levels with the stages in cervical vertebral …

To cite this article: Perinetti G, Baccetti T, Contardo L, Di Lenarda R: Gingival crevicular fluid
alkaline phosphatase activity as a non‐invasive biomarker of skeletal maturation Orthod …

Introduction Biochemical markers are agents directly involved in bone growth and
remodeling and can be quantitatively evaluated from various biologic fluids. The aim of this …

The identification of the onset of pubertal growth phase in growing patients is very important
for orthodontists to determine orthodontic treatment planning and timing. The timing of …

Background Determination of skeletal maturation and remaining growth potential is an
essential part of treatment planning in orthodontics. The aim of our study was to determine …

The identification of the puberty phase is crucial, as it enhances the efficiency and
effectiveness of malocclusion treatment. The observation or evaluation of bone morphology …