Journal of Endodontics
Volume 22, Issue 4 , Pages 177-181 , April 1996

Comparison of stainless steel and nickel-titanium instruments in molar root canal preparation

  • Jeffrey A. Samyn, DDS, MSD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Samyn is a former graduate student (currently practicing in Seattle, WA) Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
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  • Jack I. Nicholls, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Steiner is a senior lecturer, Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
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  • James C. Steiner, DDS, MSD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Nicholls is professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. James C. Steiner, Department of Endodontics, SM-48, School of Dentistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195.

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* This study was partially supported by the Graduate Endodontic Fund, University of Washington, School of Dentistry, Seattle, WA.

PII: S0099-2399(96)80096-3

doi: 10.1016/S0099-2399(96)80096-3

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 22, Issue 4 , Pages 177-181 , April 1996

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