Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 87, Issue 6 , Pages 587-592 , June 2002

Maxillary and mandibular overlay removable partial dentures for the treatment of posterior open-occlusal relationship: A clinical report

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 aFormer Resident, Division of Prosthodontics. Private practice, Alicante, Spain.

☆☆ bAssistant Professor, Division of Prosthodontics.

 cAssistant Professor and Program Director, Division of Prosthodontics.

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PII: S0022-3913(02)00017-3

doi: 10.1067/mpr.2002.125578

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 87, Issue 6 , Pages 587-592 , June 2002