Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Growth of the tongue and mandible and dental pathologies are recognized consequences of untreated growth hormone excess in acromegaly. However, data on the frequency of the individual oro-dental pathologies are sparse. We, therefore, developed a self-report questionnaire on typical oro-dental changes, therapeutic measures, costs for prosthetic treatment and the role of dental professionals in the diagnostic process of acromegaly.Methods: Th...