Journal of Dentistry
Volume 35, Issue 11 , Pages 819-826 , November 2007

An overview of zirconia ceramics: Basic properties and clinical applications

Received 21 February 2007 ,Revised 17 July 2007 ,Accepted 19 July 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2007.07.008

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 35, Issue 11 , Pages 819-826 , November 2007

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