Journal of Endodontics
Volume 29, Issue 12 , Pages 798-800 , December 2003

Prevalence of Odontogenic Sinus Tracts in Patients Referred for Endodontic Therapy

  • Rahul Gupta, DDS
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  • Gunnar Hasselgren, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. Gunnar Hasselgren, Director, Division of Endodontics, School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Columbia University, 630 West 168th Street, PH 7 E117, New York, NY 10032

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PII: S0099-2399(05)60377-9

doi: 10.1097/00004770-200312000-00003

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 29, Issue 12 , Pages 798-800 , December 2003

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