Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 89, Issue 6 , Pages 579-588 , June 2003

Monotonic flexure and fatigue strength of composites for provisional and definitive restorations

  • Susanne S Scherrer, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Geneva, Switzerland
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Susanne S. Scherrer, School of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Department of Prosthodontics, 19, Barthélemy-Menn, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland, Fax: 41-22-382-91-73
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  • Anselm H.W Wiskott, DMD, MS, MSD, PD

      Affiliations

    • Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Geneva, Switzerland
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  • Viviana Coto-Hunziker, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Instructor, Department of Prosthodontics, Geneva, Switzerland
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  • Urs C Belser, DMD, Prof Dr Med Dent

      Affiliations

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

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doi: 10.1016/S0022-3913(03)00174-4

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 89, Issue 6 , Pages 579-588 , June 2003

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