Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 5 , Pages 908-911 , May 2010

Temperature Changes Accompanying Near Infrared Diode Laser Endodontic Treatment of Wet Canals

  • Raghad Hmud, BDSc
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  • William A. Kahler, MScDent, DClinDent
    • ,
  • Laurence J. Walsh, DDSc, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr Laurence J. Walsh, University of Queensland School of Dentistry, 200 Turbot St, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia.

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PII: S0099-2399(10)00044-0

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2010.01.007

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 5 , Pages 908-911 , May 2010

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