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Anterior Esthetic Gingival Depigmentation and Crown Lengthening: Report of a Case

K. Nandakumar, T. Roshna

Citation Information : Nandakumar K, Roshna T. Anterior Esthetic Gingival Depigmentation and Crown Lengthening: Report of a Case. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005; 6 (3):139-147.

DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-3-139

License: CC BY-NC 3.0

Published Online: 01-03-2007

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2005; The Author(s).


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Roshna T, Nandakumar K. Anterior Esthetic Gingival Depigmentation and Crown Lengthening: Report of a Case. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 August;(6)3:139-147.


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