Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 4 , Pages 406-410 , April 2007

Use of the Cold Test as a Measure of Pulpal Anesthesia During Endodontic Therapy: A Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

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doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2006.12.009

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 4 , Pages 406-410 , April 2007

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