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Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology
Published on: August 22, 2022
Progressive Limitation in Mouth Opening: Jacob Disease
Massimo Robiony1, Matteo Casadei, Cathrin Anne Scott
1Clinic of Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Department of Medical and Biological Sciences, University Hospital of Udine, Udine, ItalyCraniomaxillofacial Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences for Children & Adults, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, ItalyInstitute of Pathological Anatomy, University Hospital of Udine, Department of Laboratory Medicine Udine, ItalyCraniomaxillofacial Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences for Children & Adults, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
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