Journal of Dental Sciences
Volume 4, Issue 2 , Pages 87-95 , June 2009

Treatment of Angle Class II malocclusions with a newly modified bionator combined with headgear

Received 5 February 2009 ,Accepted 25 May 2009.

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PII: S1991-7902(09)60013-1

doi: 10.1016/S1991-7902(09)60013-1

Journal of Dental Sciences
Volume 4, Issue 2 , Pages 87-95 , June 2009

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