Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 91, Issue 3 , Pages 289-292 , March 2004

Method for developing an optimal emergence profile using heat-polymerized provisional restorations for single-tooth implant-supported restorations

  • Daniel C.T. Macintosh, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Department of Dental Clinical Sciences, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Daniel Macintosh Medical Arts Building 5880 Spring Garden Rd Halifax, Nova Scotia CANADA Fax:902-422-6947
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  • Mark Sutherland, BSc, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Private practice, Halifax and Turo, Nova Scotia, Canada

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PII: S0022-3913(03)00834-5

doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2003.12.004

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 91, Issue 3 , Pages 289-292 , March 2004

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