The effect of estrogen on craniofacial dimensions: a systematic review

Sex hormones have an effect on bone metabolism. However, it remains unclear how estrogen hormone affects mandible and maxilla growth and development. The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review to evaluate if estrogen is associated with developmental alterations in the maxilla/mandible...

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Main Authors: Marjorie Ayumi Omori, Mirian Aiko Nakane Matsumoto, Raquel Assed Bezerra Segato, Léa Assed Bezerra da Silva, Paulo Nelson Filho, Erika Calvano Kuchler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2019-06-01
Series:Dentistry 3000
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Online Access:http://dentistry3000.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/dentistry3000/article/view/84