Journal of Endodontics
Volume 31, Issue 2 , Pages 107-110 , February 2005

Effect of EDTA and Citric Acid Solutions on the Microhardness and the Roughness of Human Root Canal Dentin

  • Ayce Unverdi Eldeniz, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress request for reprints to Dr. Ayce Unverdi Eldeniz, Selcuk University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Konya, Turkey;
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  • Ali Erdemir, DDS, PhD
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  • Sema Belli, DDS, PhD

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Journal of Endodontics
Volume 31, Issue 2 , Pages 107-110 , February 2005

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