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Does ramus length increase with age? Unpacking mandibular bone changes

According to recent studies using advanced 3D analysis, ramus height shows a marked decrease with age in both men and women. This discovery fundamentally alters the common assumption that facial bones, including the mandible's ramus, merely expand throughout life. So, does ramus length increase with age? The evidence points to a different, more complex story of facial remodeling.

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