Journal of Endodontics
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 41-44 , January 1998

Apical seal of roots obturated with laterally condensed gutta-percha, epoxy resin cement, and dentin bonding agent

  • Francesco Mannocci, MD, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Mannocci is clinical professor, Department of Endodontics, University of Siena, Italy. He is also affiliated with the Research Center for Dentistry, Livorno, Italy.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. Francesco Mannocci, Research Center for Dentistry, Piazza Attias 19, Livorno, Italy 57120.
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  • Marco Ferrari, MD, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Ferrari is clinical professor, University of Siena, Siena, Italy; adjunct associate clinical professor, Tufts University, Boston, MA; and is affiliated with the Research Center for Dentistry, Livorno, Italy.

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PII: S0099-2399(98)80212-4

doi: 10.1016/S0099-2399(98)80212-4

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 24, Issue 1 , Pages 41-44 , January 1998

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