Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 8 , Pages 1319-1322 , August 2010

Root and Canal Morphology of Mandibular Second Molars in an Indian Population

  • Prasanna Neelakantan, MDS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
    • ,
  • Chandana Subbarao, BDS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
    • ,
  • Chandragiri Venkata Subbarao, MDS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha University, Chennai, India
    • ,
  • Mithun Ravindranath, MDS

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Cochin, Kerala, India
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. Prasanna Neelakantan, Plot 1500, 16th Main Road, Anna Nagar West, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2010.04.001

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 8 , Pages 1319-1322 , August 2010

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