Journal of Endodontics
Volume 23, Issue 11 , Pages 703-706 , November 1997

A comparison of thermoplastic obturation techniques: Adaptation to the canal walls

  • R. Norman Weller, DMD, MS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Weller is program director, Postgraduate Endodontics, Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. R. Norman Weller, Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912-1244.
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  • W. Frank Kimbrough, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Kimbrough is director of Undergraduate Endodontics, Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia.
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  • Ronald W. Anderson, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Anderson is chairman, Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia.

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PII: S0099-2399(97)80406-2

doi: 10.1016/S0099-2399(97)80406-2

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 23, Issue 11 , Pages 703-706 , November 1997

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