Journal of Endodontics
Volume 32, Issue 5 , Pages 438-441 , May 2006

In Vitro Infrared Thermographic Assessment of Root Surface Temperatures Generated by High-Temperature Thermoplasticized Injectable Gutta-Percha Obturation Technique

  • Mariusz Lipski, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprint to Dr. Mariusz Lipski, Pomeranian Medical University, Department of Conservative Dentistry, Al. Powstańców Wlkp. 72, blok 18, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland.

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PII: S0099-2399(05)00088-9

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2005.10.047

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 32, Issue 5 , Pages 438-441 , May 2006

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