Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 64, Issue 5 , Pages 804-811 , May 2006

Zygomatic Implants—Protocol for Immediate Occlusal Loading: A Preliminary Report

  • James Chow, MDS, MBBS, FDSRCS, FRCDC, FHKAM

      Affiliations

    • Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Director, Associated Brånemark Osseointegration Center, Hong Kong SAR, China.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Chow: Associated Brånemark Osseointegration Center, 1901-1903 The Center, 99 Queen’s Road Central, Central District, Hong Kong SAR, China
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  • Edward Hui, MDS, MBBS, FDSRCS, FRCDC, FHKAM

      Affiliations

    • Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Director, Associated Brånemark Osseointegration Center, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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  • Philip K.M. Lee, MDS, FFDRCSI, FRACDS, FHKAM

      Affiliations

    • Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Director, Associated Brånemark Osseointegration Center, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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  • William Li, MDS, MOSRCS, FRACDS

      Affiliations

    • Director, Associated Brånemark Osseointegration Center, Hong Kong SAR, China.

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PII: S0278-2391(06)00082-6

doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2006.01.021

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 64, Issue 5 , Pages 804-811 , May 2006

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