Journal of Endodontics
Volume 35, Issue 6 , Pages 805-809 , June 2009

Influence of Length of Root Canal Obturation on Apical Periodontitis Detected by Periapical Radiography and Cone Beam Computed Tomography

  • Marcelo Sampaio Moura, DDS, MSc, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontics, Brazilian Dental Association, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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  • Orlando Aguirre Guedes, DDS, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontics, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil
    • ,
  • Ana Helena Gonçalves De Alencar, DDS, MSc, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontics, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil
    • ,
  • Bruno Correa Azevedo, DDS, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Department of Dental Diagnostic Science, University of Texas, San Antonio, Texas
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  • Carlos Estrela, DDS, MSc, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontics, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Professor Carlos Estrela, Centro de Ensino e Pesquisa Odontológica do Brasil (CEPOBRAS), Avenida C-198, Quadra 487, Lote 9, Jardim América, Goiânia, GO, CEP: 74.270-040, Brazil.

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doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2009.03.013

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 35, Issue 6 , Pages 805-809 , June 2009

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