Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 89, Issue 1 , Pages 23-27 , January 2003

The influence of working cast residual moisture and temperature on the fit of vacuum-forming athletic mouth guards

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☆☆ aPostgraduate student, Division for Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Osaka University.

★ bDivision Head and Professor, Division for Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Osaka University.

★★ cLecturer, School for Dental Technicians, Osaka University.

♢ dProfessor, Department of Biomaterials and Biomechanics, Oregon Health and Science University.

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doi: 10.1067/mpr.2003.62

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 89, Issue 1 , Pages 23-27 , January 2003

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