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Normal Oral Mucosal, Dental, Periodontal, and Alveolar Bone Changes Associated with Aging

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Russell, S.L., Ship, J.A. (2008). Normal Oral Mucosal, Dental, Periodontal, and Alveolar Bone Changes Associated with Aging. In: Lamster, I.B., Northridge, M.E. (eds) Improving Oral Health for the Elderly. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-74337-0_11

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