Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 93, Issue 1 , Pages 13-16 , January 2005

Use of a removable partial denture in the management of chronic screw loosening

  • Sajid A. Jivraj, DDS, MSEd

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry, Division of Primary Oral Healthcare, Chairman, Section of Fixed Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, private practice, Burbank, Calif
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Sajid A. Jivraj University of Southern California School of Dentistry 925 West 34th St, Room 4375 Los Angeles, CA 90089 Fax: 213-740-6778
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  • Winston W.L. Chee, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Ralph W. and Jean L. Bleak Professor of Restorative Dentistry, Director of Implant Dentistry and Co-Director, Advanced Education in Prosthodontics, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, private practice, Pasadena, Calif

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PII: S0022-3913(04)00663-8

doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.10.007

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 93, Issue 1 , Pages 13-16 , January 2005

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