Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 6 , Pages 667-672 , June 2007

Bacterial Reduction in Infected Root Canals Treated With 2.5% NaOCl as an Irrigant and Calcium Hydroxide/Camphorated Paramonochlorophenol Paste as an Intracanal Dressing

  • José F. Siqueira Jr, DDS, MSc, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. José F. Siqueira Jr, Faculty of Dentistry, Estácio de Sá University, Av. Paulo de Frontin 628, 5o andar, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil 20261-243.
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  • Karen M. Magalhães, DDS
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  • Isabela N. Rôças, DDS, MSc, PhD

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 Supported by grants from Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), a Brazilian governmental institution.

PII: S0099-2399(07)00006-4

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.01.004

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 6 , Pages 667-672 , June 2007

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