Journal of Endodontics
Volume 35, Issue 6 , Pages 777-790 , June 2009

Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Obturation: A Review and Case Series

  • George Bogen, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Private practice, Los Angeles, California
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to George Bogen, DDS, 321 N Larchmont, Blvd Suite #721, Los Angeles, CA 90004.
    • ,
  • Sergio Kuttler, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Health Professions Division, College of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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PII: S0099-2399(09)00176-9

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2009.03.006

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 35, Issue 6 , Pages 777-790 , June 2009

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