Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 4 , Pages 377-390 , April 2007

Regenerative Endodontics: A Review of Current Status and a Call for Action

  • Peter E. Murray, BSc(Hons), PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontics, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. Peter Murray, Department of Endodontics, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328.
    • ,
  • Franklin Garcia-Godoy, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Associate Dean for Research, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    • ,
  • Kenneth M. Hargreaves, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas.

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doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2006.09.013

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 4 , Pages 377-390 , April 2007

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