Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 93, Issue 5 , Pages 488-493 , May 2005

The use of three different matrices to ensure proper spatial dimension in fabricating definitive implant-supported prostheses

  • Shahram Emtiaz, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Director of Research and Private Practice, Institute of Implantology
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Shahram Emtiaz, Rua D. Jose de Avilez, No. 25-5 B Vila Rosa, Cascais 2750-398, PORTUGAL, Fax: (351-21) 483 5541
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  • Joao Carames, DMD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Director, Institute of Implantology; Chairman and Professor, Department of Occlusion, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Lisbon
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  • Isabel Gamboa

      Affiliations

    • Dental Technician, Institute of Implantology
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  • Maria Leonor Baptista de Sousa, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Assistant, Post-Graduate Department of Stomatology, Julio de Matos Hospital; Private Practice, Institute of Implantology
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  • Bruno Dias, RDH

      Affiliations

    • Oral Hygienist, Institute of Implantology

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PII: S0022-3913(05)00109-5

doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2005.02.020

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 93, Issue 5 , Pages 488-493 , May 2005

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