Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 2 , Pages 218-223 , February 2010

Polymerase Chain Reaction–Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis, Cloning, and Sequence Analysis of Bacteria Associated with Acute Periapical Abscesses in Children

  • Qiu-Bo Yang, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Beijing Institute for Dental Research, Capital Medical University School of Stomatology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
    • ,
  • Lu-Na Fan, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Capital Medical University School of Stomatology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
    • ,
  • Qing Shi, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Capital Medical University School of Stomatology, Beijing, People's Republic of China
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr Qing Shi, the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Capital Medical University School of Stomatology, Tian Tan Xi Li No. 4, Chong Wen District, Beijing 100050, People's Republic of China.

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doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2009.11.001

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 2 , Pages 218-223 , February 2010

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