Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 12 , Pages 1405-1407 , December 2007

A Six Year Evaluation of Cracked Teeth Diagnosed with Reversible Pulpitis: Treatment and Prognosis

  • Keith V. Krell, DDS, MS, MA

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Keith V. Krell, DDS, MS, MA, 1450 28th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266.
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  • Eric M. Rivera, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

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PII: S0099-2399(07)00835-7

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.08.015

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 33, Issue 12 , Pages 1405-1407 , December 2007

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