Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 103, Issue 3 , Pages 133-138 , March 2010

Treatment of a severely atrophic maxilla using an immediately loaded, implant-supported fixed prosthesis without the use of bone grafts: A clinical report

  • Jeffrey S. Sherry, DDS, MSD

      Affiliations

    • Private practice, Douglasville, Ga.
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  • Thomas J. Balshi, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Private practice, Fort Washington, Pa.
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Mr Stephen F. Balshi, PI Dental Center, Institute for Facial Esthetics, 467 Pennsylvania Ave, Ft. Washington, PA 19034, Fax: 215-643-1149
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  • Lawrence O. Sims, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Private practice, Atlanta, Ga.
    • ,
  • Stephen F. Balshi, MBE

      Affiliations

    • Private practice, Fort Washington, Pa; dental laboratory, Mahwah, NJ.

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PII: S0022-3913(10)00032-6

doi: 10.1016/S0022-3913(10)00032-6

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 103, Issue 3 , Pages 133-138 , March 2010

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