Journal of Endodontics
Volume 31, Issue 2 , Pages 111-113 , February 2005

Quality of Gutta-Percha Root Canal Fillings Using Differently Tapered Gutta-Percha Master Points

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PII: S0099-2399(05)60032-5

doi: 10.1097/01.don.0000136210.58560.ef

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 31, Issue 2 , Pages 111-113 , February 2005

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