Effect of zinc-deficient nutrition on craniofacial bone growth in rats

Background: Zinc (Zn) is an essential nutrient that is required in humans and animals for the growth, development, and maintenance of healthy bones. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of zinc-deficient nutrition on the dental, mandibular, maxillary, and cranial dimensions of rats....

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Main Authors: Seyed Ali Seyedmajidi, Maryam Seyedmajidi, Aliakbar Moghadamnia, Sina Haghanifar, Reihaneh Ziaei, Samir Zahedpasha, Valioallah Arash, Gholamali Jorsaraei, Sohrab Halalkhor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Dental Research Journal
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Online Access:http://www.drjjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-3327;year=2014;volume=11;issue=4;spage=475;epage=480;aulast=Seyedmajidi