Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 12 , Pages 1469-1472 , December 2007

Cyclic Fatigue of EndoSequence and K3 Rotary Files in a Dynamic Model

  • Jarom J. Ray, DDS
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  • Timothy C. Kirkpatrick, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Timothy C. Kirkpatrick, Lt Col, USAF, DC, Program Director, Endodontics Residency, Wilford Hall Medical Center, 59th Dental Training Squadron/SGDRN, 2450 Pepperrell St, Lackland AFB, TX 78236.
    • ,
  • Richard E. Rutledge, DDS

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doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.07.041

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 12 , Pages 1469-1472 , December 2007

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