Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 89, Issue 5 , Pages 446-449 , May 2003

Magnet-retained auricular prosthesis with an implant-supported composite bar: a clinical report

  • Robin W.C Chung, BDS, MDS

      Affiliations

    • Honorary Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, China
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Frederick C. S. Chu, Reception and Primary Care Clinic, Prince Philip Dental Hospital, 34 Hospital Rd, Hong Kong, China
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  • Adam S.C Siu, BDS, MDS

      Affiliations

    • Honorary Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Hong Kong, China
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  • Frederick C.S Chu, BDS (Hons), MSc

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Hong Kong, China
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  • Tak W Chow, BDS, MSc, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Hong Kong, China

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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 89, Issue 5 , Pages 446-449 , May 2003

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