Bone turnover markers to assess jawbone quality prior to dental implant treatment: a case-control study
Abstract Background Bone quality is as important as bone mineral density in terms of bone strength. Bone turnover markers (BTMs) are clinical indicators of bone quality. In implant dentistry, bone quality is considered equivalent to bone density on radiographic assessments. The purpose of this study...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-11-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Implant Dentistry |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40729-020-00264-0 |