| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9210842 | Journal of Dentistry | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Long-term oestrogen deficiency in ovariectomized rats decreased the mandibular cortical thickness. If our result is applicable to human studies, a considerable duration of oestrogen deficiency may be necessary before a reduction of mandibular cortical bone loss can be observed. Because mandibular cortical bone is resistant to resorption, the value of clinically determined mandibular cortical thickness measurements as a method of detecting patients at risk of osteoporosis may have a reduced importance in younger postmenopausal patients.
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Authors
Jie Yang, Damian Farnell, Hugh Devlin, Keith Horner, Jim Graham,