Journal of Dentistry
Volume 30, Issue 4 , Pages 153-160 , May 2002

The effect of surface roughness on the flexure strength of an alumina reinforced all-ceramic crown material

Received 15 July 2002 ,Revised 20 July 2002 ,Accepted 26 July 2002.

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Journal of Dentistry
Volume 30, Issue 4 , Pages 153-160 , May 2002