Edentulation alters material properties of cortical bone in the human craniofacial skeleton: functional implications for craniofacial structure in primate evolution.

Dechow, Paul C

Edentulation alters material properties of cortical bone in the human craniofacial skeleton: functional implications for craniofacial structure in primate evolution. [electronic resource] - Anatomical record (Hoboken, N.J. : 2007) Apr 2010 - 618-29 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

1932-8494

10.1002/ar.21124 doi


Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Animals
Biological Evolution
Biomechanical Phenomena
Bone Density
Female
Finite Element Analysis
Humans
Jaw, Edentulous--physiopathology
Male
Mandible--physiopathology
Maxilla--physiopathology
Middle Aged
Primates--anatomy & histology
Tooth--physiology