Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 5 , Pages 561-566 , May 2007

The Influence of Root Canal Sealer on Extended Intracanal Survival of Enterococcus faecalis With and Without Gelatinase Production Ability in Obturated Root Canals

  • Christine M. Sedgley, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, The University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. Christine Sedgley, Department of Cariology, Restorative Sciences and Endodontics, The University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, 1011 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078.

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 Supported by an Endodontic Research Grant from the American Association of Endodontics Foundation.

PII: S0099-2399(07)00069-6

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.01.010

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 5 , Pages 561-566 , May 2007

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