Effect of Growth Hormone on Orthodontic Tooth Movement: A Review Effect of Growth Hormone on Orthodontic Tooth Movement: A Review

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of the present review is to look into the impact of growth hormone
on orthodontic tooth movement.
Sources and Data: To search for orthodontic treatment in elderly patients, a literature
review of English papers was undertaken using Google Scholar, PubMed, and Scopus.
Conclusion: Growth hormones have a great importance in the growth of the face and
craniofacial structures, also they affect tooth movement during orthodontic treatment,
so orthodontists must have a background of knowledge about these hormones and their
impact on the movement of the teeth before starting treatment because any defect in these
hormones may negatively affect orthodontic treatment