Journal of Endodontics
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 28-31 , January 1975

Retrograde amalgam filling: a scanning electron microscopic study

  • Richard M. Moodnik, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be directed to Dr. Richard M. Moodnik, Department of Dentistry, Nassau County Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554.
    • Dr. Moodnik is the director of the division of endodontics
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  • Marc H. Levey, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Levey has completed his residency in endodontics
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  • Martin A. Besen, BS

      Affiliations

    • Mr. Besen is the director of electron microscopy
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  • Bernard G. Borden, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Borden is the chairman of the department of dentistry, Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow, NY.

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 The author thank Lynda Marchese for technical assistance and Drs. Alan Protzell, Harold Kresberg, William Kopp, David Schwartz, and Betram Blum for specimens.

PII: S0099-2399(75)80247-0

doi: 10.1016/S0099-2399(75)80247-0

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 28-31 , January 1975

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