Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3158238 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2011 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The residual height and bite force are critical factors for the prevention of pathologic fracture of the mandible after marginal resection. Currently, a residual height of more than 10 mm and reduction of bite force are recommended to reduce the risk of fracture.
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Authors
Kazuhiro DDS, PhD, Tsutomu DDS, PhD, Kazuhiko DDS, PhD, Masayoshi DDS, PhD, Yu-Bong PhD, Sadami PhD, Tadaaki DDS, DMSc,