Is there an association between skeletal asymmetry and tooth absence?
ABSTRACT Introduction: Facial skeletal asymmetry is commonly found in humans and its main characteristic is menton deviation. The literature suggests that occlusal and masticatory problems arising from tooth absence could be related to the development of such asymmetries. Objective: The aim of t...
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| Language: | English |
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| Series: | Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics |
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