Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 91, Issue 4 , Pages 315-318 , April 2004

Hybrid gate design frameworks for the rehabilitation of the maxillectomy patient

  • Mark Marunick, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Mark T. Marunick, Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, Wayne State University, 5G-UHC 4201 St. Antoine St., Detroit, MI 48201, Fax: (313) 577-8555

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PII: S0022-3913(04)00032-0

doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.01.015

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 91, Issue 4 , Pages 315-318 , April 2004

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