Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 92, Issue 1 , Pages 83-89 , July 2004

An in vitro evaluation of the reliability and validity of an electronic pantograph by testing with five different articulators

  • Willy S.W. Chang, BDSc, MS

      Affiliations

    • Former Resident, Advanced Education in Prosthodontics, Department of Restorative Dentistry USA
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  • Elaine Romberg, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Department of Oral Health Care Delivery USA
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  • Carl F. Driscoll, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Program Director, Advanced Education in Prosthodontics, Department of Restorative Dentistry USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Carl F. Driscoll Rm 3D08, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Dental School, University of Maryland 666 W Baltimore St Baltimore, MD 21201 Fax: (410) 706-3028
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  • Michael J. Tabacco, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry USA

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 Presented at the American Academy of Dental Research Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, March 2003.

PII: S0022-3913(04)00226-4

doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.04.011

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 92, Issue 1 , Pages 83-89 , July 2004