Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 90, Issue 6 , Pages 526-529 , December 2003

Improved edge strength in a facial prosthesis by incorporation of tulle: a clinical report

Presented at the 50th annual meeting of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics. November 2002, Orlando, Fla.

  • B Karayazgan, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Resident, Department of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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  • Y Gunay, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthetics, GATA Military Training Hospital, Dental Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey
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  • G Evlioǧlu, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Department of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Gulumser Evlioglu, Istanbul Universitesi Diş hekimliǧI Fakültesi, Protetik Diş Tedavisi Ana Bilim Dalı-Çene Yüz Protezleri Bilim Dalı, 34390 Çapa İstanbulTurkey, Fax: 00 90 212 631 0068

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PII: S0022-3913(03)00583-3

doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2003.08.002

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 90, Issue 6 , Pages 526-529 , December 2003

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