Journal of Endodontics
Volume 29, Issue 12 , Pages 787-793 , December 2003

Treatment Outcome in Endodontics: The Toronto Study. Phase 1: Initial Treatment

  • Shimon Friedman, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. Shimon Friedman, Professor and Head, Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry University of Toronto, 124 Edward Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1G6, Canada
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  • Sarah Abitbol, DDS
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  • Herenia P. Lawrence, DDS, PhD

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PII: S0099-2399(05)60375-5

doi: 10.1097/00004770-200312000-00001

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 29, Issue 12 , Pages 787-793 , December 2003

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