Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 87, Issue 2 , Pages 149-152 , February 2002

Relationship between tooth shade value and skin color: An observational study

Presented before the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), Washington DC, April 2000.

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 aAssistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Bio-materials.

☆☆ bGeneral Practice Resident, Manhattan V. A. Medical Center, N.Y.

 cProfessor, Department of Prosthodontics and Biomaterials.

★★ dActing Associate Dean, New Jersey Dental School.

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PII: S0022-3913(02)60339-7

doi: 10.1067/mpr.2002.121109

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 87, Issue 2 , Pages 149-152 , February 2002