Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 89, Issue 1 , Pages 15-18 , January 2003

Use of computed tomography for the fabrication of a custom brachytherapy carrier: A clinical report

Presented at the 49th annual scientific meeting of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, New Orleans, La., October 2001.

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☆☆ aMaxillofacial prosthodontic resident, Department of Restorative Dentistry.

★ bGraduate prosthodontic resident, Department of Restorative Dentistry.

★★ cAssistant Professor and Co-Director, Radiation Oncology.

♢ dDirector, Graduate Prosthodontics, Department of Restorative Dentistry.

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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 89, Issue 1 , Pages 15-18 , January 2003

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