Journal of Dentistry
Volume 35, Issue 6 , Pages 528-534 , June 2007

Accuracy of contacts calculated from 3D images of occlusal surfaces

  • R. DeLong

      Affiliations

    • Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics, Department of Restorative Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +1 612 625 1409; fax: +1 612 626 1484.
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  • S. Knorr

      Affiliations

    • Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics, Department of Restorative Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, USA
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  • G.C. Anderson

      Affiliations

    • Department of Developmental and Surgical Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, USA
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  • J. Hodges

      Affiliations

    • Division of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, USA
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  • M.R. Pintado

      Affiliations

    • Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics, Department of Restorative Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, USA

Received 4 December 2006 ,Revised 19 February 2007 ,Accepted 20 February 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2007.02.004

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 35, Issue 6 , Pages 528-534 , June 2007

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