Journal of Endodontics
Volume 26, Issue 10 , Pages 605-609 , October 2000

Structure and Chemical Composition of an Experimentally Formed Apical Barrier after the Application of Calcium-Glycerophosphate

  • Iluminada L. Viloria, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Viloria is a postgraduate student, Department of Endodontics and Operative Dentistry, Nagasaki University School of Dentistry, Nagasaki, Japan
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  • Kajiro Yanagiguchi, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Yanagiguchi is an instructor, Department of Endodontics and Operative Dentistry, Nagasaki University School of Dentistry, Nagasaki, Japan
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  • Yoshihiko Hayashi, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Hayashi is a professor, Department of Endodontics and Operative Dentistry, Nagasaki University School of Dentistry, Nagasaki, Japan
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. Yoshihiko Hayashi, Department of Endodontics and Operative Dentistry, Nagasaki University School of Dentistry, Sakamoto 1-7-1, Nagasaki 852-8588, Japan

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doi: 10.1097/00004770-200010000-00007

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 26, Issue 10 , Pages 605-609 , October 2000

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