Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 94, Issue 4 , Pages 313-320 , October 2005

Retrospective evaluation of complete-arch fixed partial dentures connecting teeth and implant abutments in patients with normal and reduced periodontal support

  • Luca Cordaro, MD, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Chairman, Section of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, Eastman Dental Hospital
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Luca Cordaro, Via Guido d' Arezzo 2, 00198 Rome, ITALY, Fax: 39-06-8553162
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  • Carlo Ercoli, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor and Program Director, Division of Prosthodontics, University of Rochester, Eastman Dental Center
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  • Carlo Rossini, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Private practice, Rome, Italy
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  • Ferruccio Torsello, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Private practice, Rome, Italy
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  • Changyong Feng, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Research Assistant, Professor, Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology, University of Rochester

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doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2005.08.007

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 94, Issue 4 , Pages 313-320 , October 2005

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