Oral Oncology
Volume 40, Issue 9 , Pages 862-871 , October 2004

The use of implant retained mandibular prostheses in the oral rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients. A review and rationale for treatment planning

Received 25 July 2003 ,Accepted 25 August 2003.

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