RESEARCH ARTICLE
Growth Hormone and Craniofacial Tissues. An update
George Litsas*
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2015Volume: 9
First Page: 1
Last Page: 8
Publisher ID: TODENTJ-9-1
DOI: 10.2174/1874210601509010001
Article History:
Received Date: 4/11/2014Revision Received Date: 8/12/2014
Acceptance Date: 11/12/2014
Electronic publication date: 30 /1/2015
Collection year: 2015

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Abstract
Growth hormone is an important regulator of bone homeostasis. 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 and tooth development. In this paper the influence of growth hormone on oral tissues is reviewed.