Journal of Endodontics
Volume 34, Issue 2 , Pages 194-197 , February 2008

Sealing Properties of Different Obturation Systems Applied over Apically Fractured Rotary Nickel–Titanium Files

  • Emre Altundasar, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontics, Hacettepe University, Ankara,Turkey
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr Emre Altundasar, Department of Endodontics, Hacettepe University, Sihhiye 06100, Ankara, Turkey.
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  • Cem Sahin, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara,Turkey
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  • Bahar Ozcelik, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontics, Hacettepe University, Ankara,Turkey
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  • Zafer C. Cehreli, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara,Turkey.

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PII: S0099-2399(07)00987-9

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.10.023

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 34, Issue 2 , Pages 194-197 , February 2008

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