Journal of Endodontics
Volume 34, Issue 2 , Pages 198-200 , February 2008

Cutting Efficiency of Five Different Types of Rotary Nickel–Titanium Instruments

  • Edgar Schäfer, Prof Dr

      Affiliations

    • Department of Operative Dentistry, University of Münster, Germany
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr Edgar Schäfer, Department of Operative Dentistry, Waldeyerstr 30, D-48149 Münster, Germany.
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  • Mirjam Oitzinger, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Münster, Germany

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doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.10.009

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 34, Issue 2 , Pages 198-200 , February 2008

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