Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 103, Issue 3 , Pages 189-191 , March 2010

The use of polytetrafluoroethylene tape for the management of screw access channels in implant-supported prostheses

  • Osvaldo D. Moráguez, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Resident, Department of Fixed Prosthodontics and Occlusion, School of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Dr Osvaldo D. Moráguez, Department of Fixed Prosthodontics and Occlusion, School of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, 19 rue Barthélemy-Menn-CH 1205, Geneva, SWITZERLAND, Fax: 0041-0223794052
    • ,
  • Urs C. Belser, DMD, Prof Dr Med Dent

      Affiliations

    • Professor and Chairman, Department of Fixed Prosthodontics and Occlusion, School of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

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PII: S0022-3913(10)60029-7

doi: 10.1016/S0022-3913(10)60029-7

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 103, Issue 3 , Pages 189-191 , March 2010

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