Mandibular atrophy and metabolic bone loss. Mandibular ridge augmentation by combined sandwich-visor osteotomy and resorption related to metabolic bone state

J. Bras, C. P. van Ooij, H. P. van den Akker

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Abstract

22 edentulous women, 11 with and 11 without signs of metabolic bone loss were treated by a combined sandwich-visor osteotomy. Longitudinal studies showed a higher rate of resorption in women with radiographic signs of metabolic bone loss. The analysis was based upon lateral cephalometry
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)16-21
JournalInternational journal of oral surgery
Volume14
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1985

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