Journal of Endodontics
Volume 26, Issue 3 , Pages 172-174 , March 2000

A Simple Method for the Analysis of Root Canal Preparation

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doi: 10.1097/00004770-200003000-00011

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 26, Issue 3 , Pages 172-174 , March 2000