Journal of Endodontics
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 80-84 , February 1991

Maxillary molars with two palatal roots: A retrospective clinical study

  • W.H. Christie, DMD, MS, FRCD(C), FICD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Christie is associate professor section head, Endodontics, Department of Rehabilitative Dental Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, Dr. Peikoff is associate professor, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, and Dr. Fogel is demonstrator, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
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  • M.D. Peikoff, DMD, MScD, FRCD(C), FICD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Christie is associate professor section head, Endodontics, Department of Rehabilitative Dental Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, Dr. Peikoff is associate professor, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, and Dr. Fogel is demonstrator, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
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  • H.M. Fogel, DMD, MS, MRCD(C)

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Christie is associate professor section head, Endodontics, Department of Rehabilitative Dental Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, Dr. Peikoff is associate professor, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, and Dr. Fogel is demonstrator, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.

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PII: S0099-2399(06)81613-4

doi: 10.1016/S0099-2399(06)81613-4

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 80-84 , February 1991

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