Effects of masticatory hypofunction on mandibular morphology, mineral density and basal bone area

• Main Authors: Fernanda da Silva Guerreiro (Author), Péricles Diniz (Author), Paulo Eduardo Guedes Carvalho (Author), Eduardo Cargnin Ferreira (Author), Sandra Regina Paulon Avancini (Author), Rívea Inês Ferreira-Santos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Estadual de Campinas, 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Aim: This experimental study investigated the association between masticatory hypofunction and mandibular morphological dimensions and internal bone characteristics. Methods: Twentyfour 21-day-old male Wistar rats were randomly divided into two groups, according to the diet consistency. The control...