Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 93, Issue 2 , Pages 116-120 , February 2005

A prosthetic solution to restoring the edentulous mandible with limited interarch space using an implant-tissue-supported overdenture: A clinical report

  • Marianna Pasciuta, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Resident, Department of Prosthodontics
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Marianna Pasciuta, LSUHSC School of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, 1100 Florida Avenue, Box 222, New Orleans, LA 70119 Fax: 504-619-8741
    • ,
  • Yoav Grossmann, DMD, MHA

      Affiliations

    • Implant Fellow, Department of Prosthodontics
    • ,
  • Israel M. Finger, BDS, MSc, MEd, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Professor and Graduate Program Director, Department of Prosthodontics

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doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.09.024

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 93, Issue 2 , Pages 116-120 , February 2005

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