Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 103, Issue 2 , Pages 101-107 , February 2010

Comparison of cutting efficiencies between electric and air-turbine dental handpieces

  • Charlson Choi, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Former Prosthodontic Resident, Postdoctoral Program in Prosthodontics, Department of Endodontics, Prosthodontics, and Operative Dentistry, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Md
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  • Carl F. Driscoll, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Program Director, Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics, Department of Endodontics, Prosthodontics, and Operative Dentistry, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Md
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Dr Carl F. Driscoll, University of Maryland Dental School, 666 W Baltimore St, Rm 3-D-08, Baltimore, MD 21201, Fax: 410-706-3028
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  • Elaine Romberg, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Department of Health Promotion and Policy, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Md

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 Supported by the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, Tylman Research Grant, July 2005.

PII: S0022-3913(10)60013-3

doi: 10.1016/S0022-3913(10)60013-3

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 103, Issue 2 , Pages 101-107 , February 2010

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