Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 64, Issue 11 , Pages 1639-1654 , November 2006

Surgical Versus Prosthetic Reconstruction of Microtia: The Case for Prosthetic Reconstruction

  • Gregory G. Gion, BA, BS, MMS, CCA

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Dallas, TX, and Madison, WI.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Mr Gion: 10501 N Central Expressway, Ste 314, Dallas, TX 75231

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doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2006.03.050

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 64, Issue 11 , Pages 1639-1654 , November 2006

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