Fracture resistance of hybrid ceramic abutments with different restoration lengths: A pilot study

Rani D'haese1, Valentin Vervack1, Manon Tytgat2

  • 1Department of Reconstructive Dentistry, Dental School, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.

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