The effect of estrogen on craniofacial dimensions: a systematic review

• Main Authors: Marjorie Ayumi Omori (Author), Mirian Aiko Nakane Matsumoto (Author), Raquel Assed Bezerra Segato (Author), Léa Assed Bezerra da Silva (Author), Paulo Nelson Filho (Author), Erika Calvano Kuchler (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh, 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...