Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 85, Issue 4 , Pages 349-351 , April 2001

Augmentation of obturator retention by extension into the nasal aperture: A clinical report

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☆ aAssistant Professor and Director, Maxillofacial Prosthetics Tertiary Care Center, Department of Prosthodontics.

☆☆ bMaxillofacial Prosthetics Technician and Manager, Dental School Laboratory Services.

★ Reprint requests to: Dr Mark A. Pigno, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Department of Prosthodontics - 7912, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, Fax: (210)567-6376, E-mail: pigno@uthscsa.edu

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doi: 10.1067/mpr.2001.114263

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 85, Issue 4 , Pages 349-351 , April 2001

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