Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 89, Issue 3 , Pages 250-255 , March 2003

Accuracy of open tray implant impressions: An in vitro comparison of stock versus custom trays

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☆ Reprint requests to: Dr Jason Burns, 320 Kew Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3DU, UNITED KINGDOM, E-mail: jason@molars.com

☆☆ aPrivate practice, London, England.

★ bProfessor of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry.

★★ cConsultant in Restorative Dentistry.

♢ dDental Clinical Research.

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doi: 10.1067/mpr.2003.38

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 89, Issue 3 , Pages 250-255 , March 2003

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