Do erupted third molars weaken the mandibular angle after trauma to the chin region? a 3D finite element study

It has been suggested that third molars increase mandibular fragility because they do not contribute to its strength. For ethical reasons, a human study design that would permit the elucidation of this interference is not possible. This study evaluated the impact of the presence of erupted third mol...

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Main Author: Bezerra, Tácio Pinheiro (author)
Other Authors: Silva Junior, Francisco Ilson da (author), Scarparo, H. C. (author), Costa, Fábio Wildson Gurgel (author), Soares, Eduardo Costa Studart (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://www.repositorio.ufc.br/handle/riufc/6333
Country:Brazil
Oai:oai:www.repositorio.ufc.br:riufc/6333