Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 5 , Pages 880-883 , May 2010

Analyzing Endosonic Root Canal File Oscillations: An In Vitro Evaluation

  • Simon C. Lea, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, CSci, CPhys, MInstP

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr Simon C. Lea, School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, St. Chad's Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6NN, United Kingdom.
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  • A. Damien Walmsley, BDS, MSc, PhD, FDSRCPS
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  • Philip J. Lumley, BDS, MDentSci, PhD, FDSRCPS

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 Supported by a research grant from the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/F020090/1).

PII: S0099-2399(09)01104-2

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2009.12.027

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 5 , Pages 880-883 , May 2010

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