The document discusses the Functional Matrix Hypothesis (FMH) in craniofacial growth, proposing that the development and maintenance of skeletal tissues are responses to mechanical and epigenetic factors rather than being purely genetically predetermined. It emphasizes the importance of mechanotransduction, cellular signaling, and the interconnectedness of bone cells in skeletal adaptation. The document contrasts genomic and epigenetic perspectives, concluding that both processes are essential for proper growth and development, with a need for further research in orthodontics to optimize treatment methods.