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A Titanium Cast Hollow Definitive Obturator Prosthesis for a Maxillectomy Patient

Teny Fernandez, Sheela V Rodrigues, KR Vijayanand

Citation Information : Fernandez T, Rodrigues SV, Vijayanand K. A Titanium Cast Hollow Definitive Obturator Prosthesis for a Maxillectomy Patient. Int J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2016; 6 (3):69-72.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10019-1159

Published Online: 01-08-2011

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


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Fernandez T, Rodrigues SV, Vijayanand KR. A Titanium Cast Hollow Definitive Obturator Prosthesis for a Maxillectomy Patient. Int J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2016;6(3):69-72.


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