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A theory predicated on the principle of Wolff's law (the idea that bones will grow in response to stress placed on them), '''smash bone theory''' asserts that you can cause bone growth by exposing the bone to repeated blunt trauma. This is usually used to cause growth of the facial bones, such as the cheekbones or mandible. | A theory predicated on the principle of Wolff's law (the idea that bones will grow in response to stress placed on them), '''smash bone theory''' asserts that you can cause bone growth by exposing the bone to repeated blunt trauma. This is usually used to cause growth of the facial bones, such as the cheekbones or mandible. | ||
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