Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 9 , Pages 1455-1458 , September 2010

Diagnosis of Vertical Root Fractures in Endodontically Treated Teeth Based on Clinical and Radiographic Indices: A Systematic Review

  • Igor Tsesis, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontology, Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr Igor Tsesis, Department of Endodontology, Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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  • Eyal Rosen, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontology, Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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  • Aviad Tamse, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontology, Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
    • ,
  • Silvio Taschieri, MD, DDS

      Affiliations

    • IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Department of Odontology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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  • Anda Kfir, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Endodontology, Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel

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doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2010.05.003

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 36, Issue 9 , Pages 1455-1458 , September 2010

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