Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 90, Issue 2 , Pages 162-167 , August 2003

A simple method to estimate restoration volume as a possible predictor for tooth fracture

  • J.R Sturdevant, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Operative Dentistry, UNC School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: John R. Sturdevant, DDS, 307 Brauer Hall, UNC School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7450, USA, Fax: (919) 966-5660
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  • J.D Bader, DDS, MPh

      Affiliations

    • Research Professor, Department of Operative Dentistry, UNC School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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  • D.A Shugars, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Department of Operative Dentistry, UNC School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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  • T.C Steet, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Department of Operative Dentistry, UNC School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, NC, USA

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☆ Supported by National Institute of Health grant DE 12635.

PII: S0022-3913(03)00267-1

doi: 10.1016/S0022-3913(03)00267-1

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 90, Issue 2 , Pages 162-167 , August 2003

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