Journal of Dentistry
Volume 38, Issue 1 , Pages 2-9 , January 2010

Prognostic indicators for conventional complete denture therapy: A review of the literature

Received 24 June 2009 ,Revised 6 August 2009 ,Accepted 11 August 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2009.08.004

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 38, Issue 1 , Pages 2-9 , January 2010

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