Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 5 , Pages 531-535 , May 2007

Comparison of Electrical, Thermal, and Pulse Oximetry Methods for Assessing Pulp Vitality in Recently Traumatized Teeth

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 Supported by the scientific research grant given by university of Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, INDIA, vide grant no. MAHER/742/2006.All the authors have financial interest in the research and hold a patent application on the device (Pulse Oximeter Dental Sensor Holder).

PII: S0099-2399(07)00065-9

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.01.014

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 5 , Pages 531-535 , May 2007

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