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Gingival Biotype in the Maxillary Esthetic Zone: A Pilot Study comparing Three Noninvasive Assessment Methods

Sunil K Nettemu, Sowmya Nettem, Bryan J Paulose, Vi V How, Vijendra P Singh

Citation Information : Nettemu SK, Nettem S, Paulose BJ, How VV, Singh VP. Gingival Biotype in the Maxillary Esthetic Zone: A Pilot Study comparing Three Noninvasive Assessment Methods. Int J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2016; 6 (4):85-88.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10019-1162

Published Online: 01-08-2011

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2016; The Author(s).


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Nettemu SK, Nettem S, Paulose BJ, How VV, Singh VP. Gingival Biotype in the Maxillary Esthetic Zone: A Pilot Study comparing Three Noninvasive Assessment Methods. Int J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2016;6(4):85-88.


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