Journal of Endodontics
Volume 26, Issue 3 , Pages 175-179 , March 2000

Pulpal Pain Diagnosis—A Review

  • I.B. Bender, DDS

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. I. B. Bender, 1420 Locust Street, Apt. 22F, Academy House, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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 This study was supported by a grant from the I. B. Bender Research Endowment Fund, Albert Einstein Medical Center (Philadelphia, PA).

PII: S0099-2399(05)60951-X

doi: 10.1097/00004770-200003000-00012

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 26, Issue 3 , Pages 175-179 , March 2000