Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 6 , Pages 673-675 , June 2007

Microbial Leakage of Enterococcus faecalis After Post Space Preparation in Teeth Filled In Vivo With RealSeal Versus Gutta-Percha

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PII: S0099-2399(07)00169-0

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.02.007

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 6 , Pages 673-675 , June 2007

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