Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 93, Issue 4 , Pages 386-394 , April 2005

Restoring dentate appearance: A literature review for modern complete denture esthetics

  • Michael Waliszewski, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Graduate Prosthodontic Resident
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Michael Waliszewski, University of Washington, Dept. of Restorative Dentistry, Graduate Prosthodontics, Box 357456–D780, 1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195-7456 Fax: 206-616-8545

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doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2005.01.004

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 93, Issue 4 , Pages 386-394 , April 2005

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