Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 3 , Pages 442-446 , March 2010

Fracture Necrosis: Diagnosis, Prognosis Assessment, and Treatment Recommendations

  • Louis H. Berman, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Annapolis, MD, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr Louis H. Berman, Private Practice, 201 West Street, Annapolis, MD.
    • ,
  • Sergio Kuttler, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontics, NOVA Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

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PII: S0099-2399(09)01070-X

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2009.12.018

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 3 , Pages 442-446 , March 2010

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