Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 76, Issue 3 , Pages 227-229 , September 1996

Obturator prosthesis retention for edentulous patients with large palatal defects: a clinical report

  • D.V Antoniou, DDS, MS (Former Fellow in maxillofacial prosthetics)
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  • J.A Toljanic, DDS (Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery and Chief of Prosthetics)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr. Joseph A. Toljanic The University of Chicago MC-2108 5841 S. Maryland Ave. Chicago, IL 60637
    • Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry The University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill, USA
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  • L Graham, DDS (Clinical Associate Professor and Section Chief of Dentistry)

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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 76, Issue 3 , Pages 227-229 , September 1996

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