Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 4 , Pages 415-421 , April 2007

Clinical, Radiographic, and Histopathologic Evaluation of Nd:YAG Laser Pulpotomy on Human Primary Teeth

  • Mesut Enes Odabaş, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Gazi, Ankara, Turkey
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. Mesut Enes Odabaş.
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  • Haluk Bodur, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Gazi, Ankara, Turkey
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  • Emre Barιş (Research Assistant)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Gazi, Ankara, Turkey.
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  • Cem Demir (Research Assistant)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Oral Pathology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Gazi, Ankara, Turkey.

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PII: S0099-2399(06)01221-0

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2006.12.013

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 4 , Pages 415-421 , April 2007

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