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Can your ramus grow during puberty? Understanding mandibular growth

Over 90% of facial bone development is completed by age 12, yet the lower jaw continues to grow significantly later. This means that for most adolescents, the mandibular ramus—the vertical part of the jawbone—experiences substantial growth and remodeling during the pubertal years, largely influenced by hormonal changes.

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