Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 93, Issue 1 , Pages 17-20 , January 2005

Use of a light-polymerized composite removable partial denture base for a patient hypersensitive to poly(methyl methacrylate), polysulfone, and polycarbonate: A clinical report

  • Naomi Tanoue, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Aesthetic Dentistry, Nagasaki University Hospital of Medicine and Dentistry
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Naomi Tanoue Department of Specialized Dentistry Nagasaki University Hospital of Medicine and Dentistry 1-7-1, Sakamoto Nagasaki 852-8588 JAPAN Fax: +81-95-849-7689
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  • Kiyoshi Nagano, DT

      Affiliations

    • Dental Technician, Dental Laboratory Center, Nagasaki University Hospital of Medicine and Dentistry
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  • Hideo Matsumura, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor and Chair, Department of Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry

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PII: S0022-3913(04)00622-5

doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.09.022

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 93, Issue 1 , Pages 17-20 , January 2005

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