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Implantologicum

August 27, 2025
// 17 min

Single Tooth Immediate Implant Placement in Molar Sites

Clemens
Raabe
France
Lambert
Lucas
Rocher
Emilio A.
Cafferata
Frank
Schwarz
Vivianne
Chappuis
Emilio
Couso-Queiruga

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