Abstract
The length of the root of the mandibular canine tooth has been considered by many authors as being a source of weakness in the mandible. It has also been suggested that a direct blow or a bending force around this tooth can result in traumatic injury. We advance a theory that implicates the maxillary canine tooth as directly contributing to the mandibular canine region fracture pattern.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 141-144 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Craniofacial Surgery |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Canine tooth
- Fracture patterns
- Mandible
- Maxilla