Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 71, Issue 2 , Pages 174-177 , February 1994

Surface roughness of two polished ceramic materials

  • Mark S. Scurria, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to:Dr. Mark S. Scurria Department of Prosthodontics University of North Carolina School of Dentistry Brauer Hall, CB 7450Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450.
    • Assistant Professor, Dept. of Prosthodontics.
    • ,
  • John M. Powers, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Department of Oral Biomaterials, University of Texas Health Science Center, Dental Branch, Houston, Tex.

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 Supported by a Tylman Research Award from the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics.

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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 71, Issue 2 , Pages 174-177 , February 1994

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