US Army Institute of Dental Research Annual Progress Report FY80.
Abstract
This report covers: (1) Combat Dental Materials and Techniques-The objectives are to obtain information by the techniques of clinical and basic research on injuries and diseases, except communicable diseases, commonly seen in soldiers; especially in field operations and overseas. The work is divided according to the major medical specialties. Emphasis is placed on diseases and injuries which are receiving little or no study by civilian research groups, and the work is aimed at providing better preventive measures as well as treatment; and (2) Combat Maxillofacial Injury-The objectives are to develop simplified procedures for the care of complex maxillofacial wounds and injuries which require long time-consuming procedures for reconstruction, to achieve minimal morbidity rates from oral emergencies, preventlable oral disease, and restorative failures. To develop more efficient, simplified, effective clinical and laboratory techniques which will result in better utilization of manpower and a saving in time and materiel.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA111730
Entities
People
- Thomas P. Sweeney
Organizations
- United States Army Institute of Surgical Research