Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 4 , Pages 391-398 , April 2007

Monoblocks in Root Canals: A Hypothetical or a Tangible Goal

  • Franklin R. Tay, BDSc (Hons), PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. Franklin R. Tay, Department of Oral Biology and Maxillofacial Pathology, School of Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912-1129, USA.
    • ,
  • David H. Pashley, DMD, PhD

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doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2006.10.009

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