title: [The tongue as a factor in craniofacial growth. 1. Modification of the linear dimensions of the lower jaw].
abstract: The influence of the tongue on craniofacial growth was studied in 96 miniature pigs MINI-LEWE. The animals were partially glossectomized at different ages and slaughtered at various post-operative intervals. The skulls were macerated for biometric analysis. Mandibular growth in length was significantly reduced in the animals glossectomized at an age of 12 weeks. Both the overall length and that of the tooth-bearing portion were affected.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Anatomie der Wilhelm-Pieck-Universität Rostock, DDR.
authors.forename: G H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Schumacher
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Becker
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hübner
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pommerenke
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000254:growth & development*; D005260:Female; D008334:Mandible / Q000254:growth & development*; D012886:Skull / Q000254:growth & development*; D013552:Swine; D013556:Swine, Miniature / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000254:growth & development*; D014059:Tongue / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology*
vernacular_title: Die Zunge als ein Faktor des kraniofazialen Wachstums. 1. Beeinflussung der Längenmasse des Unterkiefers.