Innovative Solutions Using Zygoma Implants.
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چکیده
The severely resorbed edentulous maxilla presents significant treatment challenges. The introduction of remote implant support using zygoma implants has provided a plethora of treatment possibilities for many patients. This article presents four very different sets of circumstances successfully treated using this protocol.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists
دوره 26 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017