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Care & Maintenance of Dental Restorations

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  3. Barnes CM. Polishing esthetic restorative materials: The successful maintenance of esthetic restorations. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. 2010 Jan;8(1):24,26-28. Accessed March, 2022.

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