Journal of Endodontics
Volume 30, Issue 3 , Pages 177-179 , March 2004

Effect of a Separated Instrument on Bacterial Penetration of Obturated Root Canals

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doi: 10.1097/00004770-200403000-00012

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 30, Issue 3 , Pages 177-179 , March 2004