Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 89, Issue 5 , Pages 453-461 , May 2003

Anatomic crown width/length ratios of unworn and worn maxillary teeth in white subjects

  • Pascal Magne, PD, Dr Med Dent

      Affiliations

    • Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Geneva, Switzerland
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to:Dr Pascal Magne, University of Geneva, School of Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthodontics, 19, rue Barthélemy-MennCH-1205 Genève, Switzerland, Fax: 41-22-372-94-97
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  • German O Gallucci, DMD

      Affiliations

    • ITI Scholar, Department of Prosthodontics. Private practice, Rosario, Argentina
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  • Urs C Belser, Prof, Dr Med Dent

      Affiliations

    • Professor and Chairman, Department of Prosthodontics, Geneva, Switzerland

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PII: S0022-3913(03)00125-2

doi: 10.1016/S0022-3913(03)00125-2

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 89, Issue 5 , Pages 453-461 , May 2003

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