Journal of Endodontics
Volume 28, Issue 12 , Pages 819-827 , December 2002

Quality of Life and Satisfaction Outcomes of Endodontic Treatment

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 This research was supported by an endodontic research grant from the AAE Foundation.

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doi: 10.1097/00004770-200212000-00007

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 28, Issue 12 , Pages 819-827 , December 2002

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