Fol. Biol. 2021, 67, 136-142

https://doi.org/10.14712/fb2021067040136

Scanning Electron Microscopy and Macroscopic Examination of Prematurely Erupted Teeth in Preterm Infants

Vlasta Merglova1, A. Nemeckova2, L. Hauer1, R. Koberova-Ivancakova3

1Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University and University Hospital in Pilsen, Czech Republic
2Institute of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen, Charles University, Czech Republic
3Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové, Charles University and University Hospital in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

Received March 2021
Accepted September 2021

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