Journal of Endodontics
Volume 34, Issue 5, Supplement , Pages e37-e43 , May 2008

Obturation of the Root Canal System: An Online Study Guide

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PII: S0099-2399(07)00516-X

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.06.002

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 34, Issue 5, Supplement , Pages e37-e43 , May 2008

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