The Journal of Prosthetic and Implant Dentistry is a peer reviewed open access e-journal published on behalf of Indian Prosthodontic Society, Kerala State Branch. Articles on Complete Denture Prosthodontics, Removable Partial Denture Prosthodontics, Fixed Partial Denture Prosthodontics, Implantology, Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Occlusion, Aesthetics and Materials used in Prosthodontics will be published in this journal. Journal will be published in January, May and September of every year.
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