Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Subhrajeet Narayan Sahoo, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, e-mail: drsubhrajeetsahoo1789@gmail.com
Online published on 27 March, 2020.
Endocrine system is an important regulator of growth and development. In childhood, it determines the longitudinal bone growth, skeletal maturation, and acquisition of bone mass. In adulthood, it is necessary to maintain bone mass throughout life. Although an association between craniofacial and somatic development has been clearly established, craniofacial growth involves complex interactions of genes, hormones and environment. Moreover, as an anabolic hormone seems to have an important role in the regulation of bone remodeling, muscle enhancement, jaw and tooth development. In this paper the influence of hormonal imbalance on jaw growth is discussed.
Growth hormone deficiency, Growth hormone replacement therapy, Craniofacial skeleton, Maxillary length, Ramus height, Upper facial height
