Method for developing an optimal emergence profile using heat-polymerized provisional restorations for single-tooth implant-supported restorations

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry

Volumn 91, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 289-292

  Macintosh, Daniel C T ^a,b   Sutherland, Mark ^b  

^a DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b Medical Arts Building ^*  (Canada)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ACRYLIC ACID RESIN; SILICONE;

ARTICLE; GINGIVA; HEALING; HEAT; INJURY; POLYMERIZATION; PROSTHESIS; SURGICAL TECHNIQUE; TOOTH IMPLANTATION;

EID: 1842475403     PISSN: 00223913     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2003.12.004     Document Type: Article

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