Journal of Endodontics
Volume 34, Issue 3 , Pages 268-272 , March 2008

Quantification of Endotoxins and Cultivable Bacteria in Root Canal Infection before and after Chemomechanical Preparation with 2.5% Sodium Hypochlorite

  • Frederico C. Martinho, MSc
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  • Brenda P.F.A. Gomes, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr Brenda P.F.A. Gomes, Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba, UNICAMP, Área de Endodontia, Avenida Limeira, 901, Piracicaba, São Paulo 13414-903, Brazil.

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PII: S0099-2399(07)01023-0

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.11.015

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 34, Issue 3 , Pages 268-272 , March 2008

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