Maximum occlusal force and medial mandibular flexure in relation to vertical facial pattern: a cross-sectional study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Vertical facial pattern may be related to the direction of pull of the masticatory muscles, yet its effect on occlusal force and elastic deformation of the mandible still is unclear. This study tested whether the variation in vertica...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-04-01
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| Series: | Head & Face Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://www.head-face-med.com/content/3/1/18 |