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Main Authors: L. Ringenberg, A. Winkel, O. Kufelt, P. Behrens, M. Stiesch, W. Heuer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/859140