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Effects of androgens on the jaw, maxilla?

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Bone density: Increase bone metabolism or increase bone density of the craniomaxillary and mandibular area and sometimes has an influence on cleft lip and cleft palate.

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Answered 4/15/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Adult vs child: Androgens effect masculinizing effects in the jaws in puberty. I'm not aware of any studies outlining effects in adults.

Answered 3/30/2015

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