Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 94, Issue 5 , Pages 458-461 , November 2005

Reliability of recording static and dynamic occlusal contact marks using transparent acetate sheet

  • Stephen Davies, BDS, MDSc, DGDP

      Affiliations

    • Lead Clinician and part-time Lecturer, TMD Clinic, University Dental Hospital of Manchester
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  • Ziad Al-Ani, BDS, MSc, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Assistant, TMD Clinic, University Dental Hospital of Manchester
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Ziad Al-Ani, Department of Prosthodontics, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester, UK M15 6FH Fax: 00 (44) 161 275 6797
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  • Huw Jeremiah, BDS

      Affiliations

    • Senior House Officer, Restorative Dentistry, Department of Adult Dental Health, University Dental Hospital, Heath Park
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  • Daniel Winston, BDS

      Affiliations

    • General Dental Practitioner, Manchester, UK
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  • Philip Smith, BDS, MDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Lecturer, Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, University Dental Hospital of Manchester

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PII: S0022-3913(05)00461-0

doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2005.08.020

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 94, Issue 5 , Pages 458-461 , November 2005

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