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Hydroxyapatite mandibular augmentation techniques: a review and splint modification.

D E Bach·R H Downs·J T Muller·J A Nespeca
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D E Bach, R H Downs, J T Muller, J A Nespeca. 1988. Hydroxyapatite mandibular augmentation techniques: a review and splint modification.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3913(88)90110-2

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