Journal of Endodontics
Volume 30, Issue 3 , Pages 159-162 , March 2004

The Properties of Endocal 10 and Its Potential Impact on the Structural Integrity of the Root

  • Robert A. Goldberg, DDS
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  • Sergio Kuttler, DDS
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  • Samuel O. Dorn, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Samuel O. Dorn, DDS, Professor and Director of Postgraduate Endodontics, Department of Endodontics, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, 3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328.

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 This research was supported by an endodontic research grant awarded from the AAE Foundation.The authors thank Dr. Patrick Hardigan for his assistance with the statistical analysis of the data, and Drs. Alex McLean and Darren Sinopoli for their aid in this project.

PII: S0099-2399(05)60311-1

doi: 10.1097/00004770-200403000-00008

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 30, Issue 3 , Pages 159-162 , March 2004

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