Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 87, Issue 2 , Pages 129-132 , February 2002

Use of connective tissue grafts to enhance the esthetic outcome of implant treatment: A clinical report of 2 patients

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☆ aPrivate practice, Alexandria, Egypt. Associate Clinical Professor, Jacksonville Clinic, University of Florida.

☆☆ Reprint requests to: Dr Askary Abdel Salam, 39, Abd El Salam Aref St, El Bostan-Alex, Egypt, Fax: (20)3-585-0770, E-mail: askary@dataxprs.com.eg

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doi: 10.1067/mpr.2002.121405

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 87, Issue 2 , Pages 129-132 , February 2002

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