Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 1 , Pages 19-21 , March 2005

Comparison of 2 treatment concepts for implant-supported bar-retained overdentures demonstrates equivalence regarding efficacy and safety

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PII: S1532-3382(05)00013-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2005.01.010

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 1 , Pages 19-21 , March 2005