Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 93, Issue 5 , Pages 473-477 , May 2005

Comparative study of the surface characteristics, microstructure, and magnetic retentive forces of laser-welded dowel-keepers and cast dowel-keepers for use with magnetic attachments

  • Yonglie Chao, DDS, MMed

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Department of Prosthodontics
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Yonglie Chao, Department of Prosthodontics, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, No.14 of Block 3, People's Road South, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, CHINA, Fax: 00862885503474
    • ,
  • Li Du, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics
    • ,
  • Ling Yang, DDS, MMed

      Affiliations

    • Dental Postgraduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics

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PII: S0022-3913(05)00095-8

doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2005.02.006

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 93, Issue 5 , Pages 473-477 , May 2005

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