Journal of Endodontics
Volume 28, Issue 2 , Pages 116-119 , February 2002

The Ability of Root ZX Apex Locator to Reduce the Frequency of Overestimated Radiographic Working length

  • Ashraf ElAyouti, Dr. med. dent.

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. Ashraf ElAyouti, Abteilung Poliklinik für Zahnerhaltung, ZMK-Klinik, Osianderstr. 2-8, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
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  • Roland Weiger, Prof. Dr. med. dent.
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  • Claus Löst, Prof. Dr. med. dent.

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PII: S0099-2399(05)60596-1

doi: 10.1097/00004770-200202000-00017

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 28, Issue 2 , Pages 116-119 , February 2002

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