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Abstract
The literature relevant to Stafne's mandibular lingual cortical defect is reviewed. Four case descriptions are added. Aetiological theories are discussed and an alternative hypothesis of circumscribed, localized bone atrophy due to relative ischaemia is proposed.Entities:
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Year: 1985 PMID: 3860595 DOI: 10.1016/s0301-0503(85)80042-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Maxillofac Surg ISSN: 0301-0503