Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 91, Issue 3 , Pages 274-280 , March 2004

The effect of reinforcement with woven E-glass fibers on the impact strength of complete dentures fabricated with high-impact acrylic resin

  • Sung-Hun Kim, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Sung-hun Kim Department of Prosthetic Dentistry Mokdong Hospital Ewha Womans University 911-1 Mokdong Yangcheon-Gu Seoul, Republic of Korea Fax: 82(0)2 2650 5764
    • ,
  • David C Watts, PhD, DSc

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Biomaterials Science Unit, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

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PII: S0022-3913(03)00867-9

doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2003.12.023

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 91, Issue 3 , Pages 274-280 , March 2004

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