Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 1 , Pages 153-156 , January 2010

Fracture Resistance and Deflection of Pulpless Anterior Teeth Restored with Composite or Porcelain Veneers

  • Camillo D'Arcangelo, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University G. D'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr Camillo D'Arcangelo, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental School, University “G. D'Annunzio”, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy.
    • ,
  • Francesco De Angelis, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University G. D'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy
    • ,
  • Mirco Vadini, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University G. D'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy
    • ,
  • Maurizio D'Amario, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental Clinic, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
    • ,
  • Sergio Caputi, MD, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Oral Science, University G. D'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy

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PII: S0099-2399(09)00823-1

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2009.09.036

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 1 , Pages 153-156 , January 2010

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