Journal of Dentistry
Volume 35, Issue 2 , Pages 104-108 , February 2007

The long-term effect of a composite resin restoration on proximal contact tightness

Received 14 February 2006 ,Revised 22 May 2006 ,Accepted 29 May 2006.

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PII: S0300-5712(06)00107-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2006.05.004

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 35, Issue 2 , Pages 104-108 , February 2007