Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 86, Issue 6 , Pages 569-573 , December 2001

Potential risk of serious oral infections in the diabetic patient: A clinical report

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 aSenior Specialist and Lecturer, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry.

☆☆ bSenior Dental Technician, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry.

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doi: 10.1067/mpr.2001.120200

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 86, Issue 6 , Pages 569-573 , December 2001