Journal of Endodontics
Volume 6, Issue 5 , Pages 573-575 , May 1980

Unusual root canal anatomy in a maxillary molar

  • William E. Harris, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Harris is an endudontist in private practice in Atlanta. He is also a clinical associate in endodnntics (parttime) at Emory University School of Dentistry in Atlanta: on the teaching staff in clinical endodontics at the Medical College of Georgia. School of Dentistry, in Augusta; chief of endodontic services, a member of the executive committee, and director of off-site training for Emory and MCG senior dental students at Massell Dental Clinic in Atlanta. He is also Colonel, DC, and deputy commander, 3299th US Dental Service Detachment, US Army Reserve, Chamblee. Ga.
    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be directed to tile author, 401 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, 30308.

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 This case was presented before the Georgia Association of Endodontists at the annual meeting held in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Oct II. 1978.

PII: S0099-2399(80)80154-3

doi: 10.1016/S0099-2399(80)80154-3

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 6, Issue 5 , Pages 573-575 , May 1980

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