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A simple technique for exposing margins on a solid working cast.

R J Windhorn
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Removable dies used in fixed prosthodontics typically exhibit movement. A solid working cast permits the technician to perfect the interproximal contacts of fixed prostheses. This saves the clinician time at the insertion appointment. This article describes a quick and easy procedure for making a solid working cast with easily visualized margins.

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R J Windhorn. 1998. A simple technique for exposing margins on a solid working cast.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-3913(98)70118-0

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