Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 99, Issue 4 , Pages 299-313 , April 2008

Occlusion for fixed prosthodontics: A historical perspective of the gnathological influence

  • Paul H. Pokorny, DDS, MSD

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Professor, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, Detroit, Mich
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  • Jonathan P. Wiens, DDS, MSD

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Professor, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, Detroit, Mich
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Dr Jonathan P. Wiens, 6177 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, Fax: 248-855-0803
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  • Harold Litvak, DMD, MSD

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Professor, New York University College of Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY

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 Presented at the Academy of Prosthodontics annual meeting, Niagara Falls, Ontario, May, 2004.

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doi: 10.1016/S0022-3913(08)60066-9

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 99, Issue 4 , Pages 299-313 , April 2008

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