Do Exostoses Correlate with Contact Disfunctions? A Case Study of a Maxillary Exostosis

A maxillary exostosis is a benign overgrowth of bone that occurs on the outer or facial surface of the maxilla and is usually located near the premolar or molar teeth. This paper investigates the correlation between the presence and growth of jaw exostoses and the oral mechanics of contact. For this...

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Main Authors: Maria Cristina Valigi, Silvia Logozzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Lubricants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4442/7/2/15