Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 86, Issue 6 , Pages 586-591 , December 2001

Comparison of unilateral chewing movements vs. dental guidance through the dental guidance ratio

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 aProfessor, Department of Human Anatomy.

☆☆ bProfessor, Department of Human Anatomy.

 cResearch Assistant, Department of Human Anatomy.

★★ dResearch Assistant, Department of Human Anatomy.

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doi: 10.1067/mpr.2001.120654

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 86, Issue 6 , Pages 586-591 , December 2001