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REHABILITATIVE MEDICINE

The Influence of Forward Head Posture on Dental Occlusion

Howard W. MakofskyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 30-39 | Received 11 Aug 1999, Accepted 15 Nov 1999, Published online: 13 Jul 2016

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