Anatomical study of C-shaped canals in mandibular second molars by analysis of computed tomography

Journal of Endodontics

Volumn 32, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 10-13

  Jin, Guang Chun ^a   Lee, Seong Jong ^b   Roh, Byoung Duck ^b,c  

^a BINZHOU MEDICAL UNIVERSITY   (China)

^b Yonsei University   (South Korea)

^c Yonsei University College of Dentistry   (South Korea)

Author keywords

C shaped canals; Computed tomography

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; ASIAN; COMPUTER ASSISTED TOMOGRAPHY; FEMALE; HISTOLOGY; HUMAN; MALE; MANDIBLE; MIDDLE AGED; MOLAR TOOTH; ODONTOMETRY; RADIOGRAPHY; TOOTH PULP; TOOTH ROOT;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGED; AGED, 80 AND OVER; ASIAN CONTINENTAL ANCESTRY GROUP; DENTAL PULP CAVITY; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MANDIBLE; MIDDLE AGED; MOLAR; ODONTOMETRY; TOMOGRAPHY, X-RAY COMPUTED; TOOTH ROOT;

EID: 33644533180     PISSN: 00992399     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2005.10.007     Document Type: Article

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