The influence of preparation size on the mechanical efficacy of root canal irrigation in vitro

Journal of Endodontics

Volumn 31, Issue 10, 2005, Pages 742-745

  Falk, Kenneth W ^a   Sedgley, Christine M ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN   (United States)

Author keywords

Bacteria; Bioluminescence; Endodontic; Irrigation; Preparation size

Indexed keywords

EID: 26844477889     PISSN: 00992399     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/01.don.0000158007.56170.0c     Document Type: Article

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