Journal of Endodontics
Volume 34, Issue 3 , Pages 295-298 , March 2008

An Evaluation of GuttaFlow and Gutta-Percha in the Filling of Lateral Grooves and Depressions

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doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.12.004

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 34, Issue 3 , Pages 295-298 , March 2008

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