Radiological Evaluation of Mandibular Residual Ridge Resorption and Its Association With Systemic Biochemical Markers in Completely Edentulous Participants: A Clinical Study.
Researchers measured mandibular bone loss in 54 completely edentulous participants and found that lower serum vitamin K and phosphorus levels, along with higher calcium levels, were associated with greater ridge resorption, with vitamin K identified as a significant predictor.
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