Journal of Endodontics
Volume 8, Issue 3 , Pages 113-115 , March 1982

The multiple root canal system in the maxillary first molar: a case report

  • Peter Cecic, DMD, MS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Cecic is assistant chief of endodontics, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC.
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  • Gary Hartwell, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Hartwell is director of endodontic residency training, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Wash.
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests should be directed to Dr. Gary Hartwell, US Army Dental Activity, Fulton Dental Clinic, Lewis, Wash 98433.
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  • Ralph Bellizzi, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Bellizzi is chief of endodontics, 87th Medical Detachment (DS), Nurnberg, Germany.

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PII: S0099-2399(82)80245-8

doi: 10.1016/S0099-2399(82)80245-8

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 8, Issue 3 , Pages 113-115 , March 1982

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