Shear bond strength of veneering ceramic to coping materials with different pre-surface treatments

Natasya Ahmad Tarib1, Norsamihah Anuar2, Marlynda Ahmad3

  • 1Department of Prosthodontic, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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