Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 3 , Pages 400-413 , March 2010

Mineral Trioxide Aggregate: A Comprehensive Literature Review—Part III: Clinical Applications, Drawbacks, and Mechanism of Action

  • Masoud Parirokh, DMD, MS

      Affiliations

    • Neuroscience Research Center, Oral and Dental Diseases Research Center, Iranian Center for Endodontic Research, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
    • ,
  • Mahmoud Torabinejad, DMD, MSD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Mahmoud Torabinejad, DMD, MSD, PhD, Professor and Director, Endodontic Residency Program, Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 92350.

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Journal of Endodontics
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