Mandibular biomechanics and development of the human chin

Journal of Dental Research

Volumn 85, Issue 7, 2006, Pages 638-642

  Ichim, I ^a   Swain, M ^a   Kieser, J A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Chin; FEA; Hominid evolution; Mandible

Indexed keywords

EID: 33746110051     PISSN: 00220345     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/154405910608500711     Document Type: Article

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