Journal of Endodontics
Volume 18, Issue 4 , Pages 156-160 , April 1992

A comparison of apical seal: Chloroform versus halothane-dipped gutta-percha cones

  • Jeremy J. Smith, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Smith is a major, USAF, Lackland AFB, TX.
    • ,
  • Steve Montgomery, DDS, FACD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Montgomery is professor, Graduate Division of Endodontics, University of Texas Dental School at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. Steve Montgomery, Department of Endodontics, University of Texas Health Science Center, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX 78284.

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* This article is the work of the United States government and may be reprinted without permission. The author is an employee of the United States Air Force at Lackland Air Force Base, TX. Opinions expressed therein, unless otherwise specifically indicated, are those of the author. He does not purport to express views of the Department of the Air Force or any other Department or Agency of the United States government.

PII: S0099-2399(06)81410-X

doi: 10.1016/S0099-2399(06)81410-X

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 18, Issue 4 , Pages 156-160 , April 1992

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