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What Is Occlusion?

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The aim of this book is to explore the role of Occlusion in Dental Practice.

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  1. Specialist in Restorative Dentistry, Lecturer in Occlusal and Temporomandibular Studies, Division of Dentistry, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, A Lead Clinician, Temporomandibular Disorder Clinic, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, Manchester, UK

    Stephen Davies

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Davies, S. (2022). What Is Occlusion?. In: A Guide to Good Occlusal Practice. BDJ Clinician’s Guides. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79225-1_1

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