Journal of Endodontics
Volume 37, Issue 12 , Pages 1619-1623 , December 2011

Evaluation of Accuracy, Reliability, and Repeatability of Five Dental Pulp Tests

  • Eugene Chen, BDSc, BScDent(Hons), DClinDent
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  • Paul V. Abbott, BDSc, MDS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Professor Paul V. Abbott, School of Dentistry, University of Western Australia, 17 Monash Avenue, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia.

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PII: S0099-2399(11)00865-X

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2011.07.004

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 37, Issue 12 , Pages 1619-1623 , December 2011

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