Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 5 , Pages 867-870 , May 2010

Efficacy of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography as a Modality to Accurately Identify the Presence of Second Mesiobuccal Canals in Maxillary First and Second Molars: A Pilot Study

  • Trevor C. Blattner

      Affiliations

    • UMKC School of Dentistry, Kansas City, MO, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr Trevor C. Blattner, 4455 Madison Avenue #315S, Kansas City, MO 64111.
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  • Nathan George

      Affiliations

    • UMKC School of Dentistry, Kansas City, MO, USA
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  • Charles C. Lee, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • UMKC School of Dentistry, Kansas City, MO, USA
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  • Vandana Kumar, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Evans, GA
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  • Christopher D.J. Yelton, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Kansas City, MO

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PII: S0099-2399(09)01100-5

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2009.12.023

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 5 , Pages 867-870 , May 2010

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