Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 5 , Pages 548-551 , May 2007

An Investigation Into Differential Diagnosis of Pulp and Periapical Pain: A PennEndo Database Study

  • Mian Iqbal, DMD, MS

      Affiliations

    • Postdoctoral Endodontic Program, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. Mian K. Iqbal, BDS, DMD, MS, Postdoctoral Endodontic Program, Department of Endodontics, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Robert Schattner Center, 240 South 40th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6030.
    • ,
  • Sara Kim, DMD

      Affiliations

    • University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    • ,
  • Frank Yoon, MA

      Affiliations

    • University of Pennsylvania, Wharton College, Department of Statistics, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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PII: S0099-2399(07)00012-X

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.01.006

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 5 , Pages 548-551 , May 2007

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