Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 3 , Pages 434-437 , March 2010

Predicting the Anatomical Position of the Palatal Root Apex in Maxillary First Premolars During Surgical Endodontic Treatment

  • Stanton D. Widmer, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontics, University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry, Kansas City, MO, USA
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  • James C. Kulild, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontics, University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry, Kansas City, MO, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr James Kulild, UMKC School of Dentistry, 650 E. 25th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108.
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  • Mary P. Walker, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Oral Biology and Restorative Dentistry, University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry, Kansas City, MO, USA
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  • Karen B. Williams, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Dental Public Health and Behavioral Sciences, University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry, Kansas City, MO, USA
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  • Jerald Katz, DMD, MS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Dentistry, Kansas City, MO, USA

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doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2009.12.013

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 3 , Pages 434-437 , March 2010

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