Journal of Endodontics
Volume 23, Issue 11 , Pages 707-708 , November 1997

A maxillary first molar with two disto-buccal root canals

  • Michael Hülsmann, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. M. Hülsmann is assistant professor at the Department of Operative Dentistry, Dental Clinics, University of Göttingen.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. M. Hülsmann, Department of Operative Dentistry, Zentrum ZMK, University of Göttingen, Robert-Koch-str. 40. D-37075 Göttingen, Germany.

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PII: S0099-2399(97)80407-4

doi: 10.1016/S0099-2399(97)80407-4

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 23, Issue 11 , Pages 707-708 , November 1997

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