Journal of Endodontics
Volume 35, Issue 10 , Pages 1384-1386 , October 2009

The Use of Atomic Force Microscopy in Determining the Stiffness and Adhesion Force of Human Dentin After Exposure to Bleaching Agents

  • Leopoldo Forner, MD, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Stomatology. Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr Leopoldo Forner, Department of Stomatology, Universitat de València, Estomatologia, C. Gascè Oliag, 1 46010Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
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  • Manuel Salmerón-Sánchez, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Center for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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  • María Palomares, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Stomatology. Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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  • Carmen Llena, MD, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Stomatology. Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
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  • José Amengual, MD, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Stomatology. Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain

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PII: S0099-2399(09)00578-0

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2009.06.023

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 35, Issue 10 , Pages 1384-1386 , October 2009

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