Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 76, Issue 3 , Pages 267-272 , September 1996

Ten-year evaluation of removable partial dentures: Survival rates based on retreatment, not wearing and replacement

  • A.H.B.M Vermeulen, DDS, PhD (Assistant Professor)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Oral Function and Prosthetic Dentistry. Trikon, Institute for Dental Clinical Research, School of Dentistry, University of Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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  • H.M.A.M Keltjens, DDS, PhD (Assistant Professor)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr. H. M. Keltjens University of Nijmegen School of Dentistry Philips van Leydenlaan 25 6525 EX Nijmegen, The Netherlands
    • Department of Oral Function and Prosthetic Dentistry. Trikon, Institute for Dental Clinical Research, School of Dentistry, University of Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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  • M.A van't Hof, PhD (Associate Professor)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Statistical Consultation. Trikon, Institute for Dental Clinical Research, School of Dentistry, University of Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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  • A.F Kayser, DDS, PhD (Professor)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Oral Function and Prosthetic Dentistry. Trikon, Institute for Dental Clinical Research, School of Dentistry, University of Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands

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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 76, Issue 3 , Pages 267-272 , September 1996

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