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A potential hazard for night denture wearers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

H. Zeitoun  and
P. Robinson
H. Zeitoun*
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Manor Hospital, Walsall, West Midlands
P. Robinson
Affiliation:
ENT Department, Manor Hospital, Walsall, West Midlands
*
Mr H. Zeitoun, Roseville, Llysfaer Avenue, Kimmel Bay, Rhyl, Clwyd, N. Wales.
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Abstract

A rare complication of denture use is presented. The clinical and radiological findings are documented and the optimum method of treatment discussed.

Keywords

DenturesHaematomaMouth floor
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 4 , April 1994 , pp. 350 - 351
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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