Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 85, Issue 4 , Pages 342-344 , April 2001

Bimaxillary soft splints for unconscious hard-clenching patients: A clinical report

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 aProfessor and Head, Division for Interdisciplinary Dentistry.

☆☆ bInstructor, Division for Interdisciplinary Dentistry.

 cResident, Division for Interdisciplinary Dentistry.

★★ dResident, Division of Dental Technology.

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PII: S0022-3913(01)24863-X

doi: 10.1067/mpr.2001.114398

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 85, Issue 4 , Pages 342-344 , April 2001