Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 75, Issue 5 , Pages 515-524 , May 1996

Corrosion considerations in the brazing repair of cobalt-based partial dentures

  • Heinz Luthy, PhD (Associate Professor)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr. Heinz Luthy University of zurich School of Dentistry Department of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Materials Plattenstrasse 11 CH-8028 Zurich, Switzerland
    • Department of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, University of Zurich, School of Dentistry, Zurich, Switzerland
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  • Carlo P Marinello, DMD, PhD (Associate Professor)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, University of Zurich, School of Dentistry, Zurich, Switzerland
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  • Lucien Reclaru, PhD (Head of Research and Development of Biomaterials Department)

      Affiliations

    • PX Holding Company, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
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  • Peter Scharer, DMD, PhD, MS (Professor and Head)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, University of Zurich, School of Dentistry, Zurich, Switzerland

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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 75, Issue 5 , Pages 515-524 , May 1996