Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 93, Issue 5 , Pages 467-472 , May 2005

Mathematical derivation of the minimally acceptable all-porcelain margin angle

  • Deborah L. Dalvit, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Director of Prosthodontics; Mentor, Advanced General Dentistry One-Year Program, US Army Medical Center
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprints requests to: Dr Deborah L. Dalvit, 1987 Winsome Lane, Adams, TN 37010, Fax: 270-956-0375
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  • R.A. Jackson, BS

      Affiliations

    • Professional Engineer, Tulsa, Okla
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  • M. Chad Hawkins, DDS

      Affiliations

    • General Dentist, Fort Irwin, Calif
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  • M. Harry Parker, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Staff Prosthodontist, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center; Clinical Associate Professor, Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry

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PII: S0022-3913(05)00091-0

doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2005.02.002

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 93, Issue 5 , Pages 467-472 , May 2005

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