Journal of Endodontics
Volume 30, Issue 3 , Pages 163-166 , March 2004

In Vitro Comparison of Shaping Abilities of ProTaper and GT Rotary Files

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doi: 10.1097/00004770-200403000-00009

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 30, Issue 3 , Pages 163-166 , March 2004

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