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Dental Topics for Plastic Surgeons, Part Two: Abnormal Tooth Development, Conditions, and Treatment
Jocelyn C Zajac1, Esperanza Mantilla-Rivas1, Monica Manrique1
1Division of Plastic Surgery.
Abstract:
Conditions that affect dental and periodontal structures receive sparse coverage in the plastic surgery literature, yet a working knowledge of this subject matter is important in certain areas of clinical practice and a fundamental understanding is part of plastic surgery competency tested on the in-service and written board examinations. This four-part series written to provide plastic surgeons with a working knowledge of dental topics that may be relevant to their clinical practice. This section, Part II, covers abnormal tooth development and related conditions.
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