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Thanks for trying. This is one of those docs that likes to make up his own.

Posted By: Spice on 2006-08-03
In Reply to: Could not verify flatmouth malleable--sm - kps

Subject: Thanks for trying. This is one of those docs that likes to make up his own.

I know there are malleable stays or retractors, but it gets flagged. Hopefully, the next time he will learn to enunciate (wishful thinking LOL).


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