Journal of Endodontics
Volume 8, Issue 3 , Pages 116-119 , March 1982

Clinical significance of the pulse granuloma

  • James H.S. Simon, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Simon is chief, endodontic section, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Long Beach, Calif, and professor of endodontics, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, Calif, and associate professor of endodontics, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles
    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be directed to Dr. Simon, Department of Endodontics, Veterans Administration Medical Center, 5901 E Seventh St, Long Beach, Calif 90822.
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  • Robert A. Chimenti, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Chimenti, formerly resident in endodontics, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Long Beach, Calif, is now in private practice in San Jose, Calif.
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  • Greg A. Mintz, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Mintz, former resident in oral pathology, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Long Beach, Calif, is now in the department of oral pathology and oral diagnosis, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland.

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PII: S0099-2399(82)80246-X

doi: 10.1016/S0099-2399(82)80246-X

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 8, Issue 3 , Pages 116-119 , March 1982

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