Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 75, Issue 5 , Pages 525-528 , May 1996

Designing a transmandibular implant with the aid of biostereometric analysis

  • Hannes T Potgieter, BChD, MSc (Senior Lecturer)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Dental Prosthetics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, Republic of South Africa
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  • Con H Jooste, BChD, MChD, PhD (Professor and Head)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr. C. H. Jooste Department of Dental Prosthetics Faculty of Dentistry University of Stellenbosch Private Bag X1 PO Tygerberg 7505 South Africa
    • Department of Dental Prosthetics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, Republic of South Africa
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  • Laurie P Adams, BSc, PhD (Professor)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Cape Town Medical School Observatory Republic of South Africa

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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 75, Issue 5 , Pages 525-528 , May 1996

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