Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 75, Issue 5 , Pages 483-486 , May 1996

Craniofacial osseointegration of a large midfacial bone-anchored combination maxillofacial prosthesis: A clinical report

  • John H Evans, DDS (Assistant Professor)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint request to: Dr. John H. Evans Department of Prosthodontics School of Dental and Oral Surgery Columbia University 630 W. 168th St. New York, NY 10032
    • Division of Prosthodontics, School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Columbia University, New York, N.Y., USA.
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  • James W Schweiger, DDS, MS (Director of Maxillofacial Prosthetics)

      Affiliations

    • Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, N.Y., USA.
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  • Robert F Wright, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor and Chairman, Division of Prosthodontics School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Columbia University, New York, N.Y., USA.
    • Director of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Columbia University, New York, N.Y., USA.

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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 75, Issue 5 , Pages 483-486 , May 1996

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