Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 87, Issue 4 , Pages 403-406 , April 2002

A maxillary screw-retained, implant-supported diagnostic wax pattern

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 aAssistant Professor, Postgraduate Program in Implant Dentistry. Private practice, Santa Clarita, Calif.

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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 87, Issue 4 , Pages 403-406 , April 2002