Journal of Endodontics
Volume 31, Issue 2 , Pages 117-119 , February 2005

In-Vitro Evaluation of Microleakage of an Orthograde Apical Plug of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate in Permanent Teeth with Simulated Immature Apices

  • Ahmed Al-Kahtani, BDS, MS
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  • Sandra Shostad, DMD, MS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress request for reprints to Dr. Sandra Shostad, DMD, MS, State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, 240 Squire Hall, 3435 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214;
    • ,
  • Robert Schifferle, DDS, PhD
    • ,
  • Satish Bhambhani, BDS, DDS, MS

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PII: S0099-2399(05)60034-9

doi: 10.1097/01.don.0000136204.14140.81

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 31, Issue 2 , Pages 117-119 , February 2005

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