Accuracy of root length determination using Tri Auto Zx and protaper instruments: An in vitro study

Journal of Endodontics

Volumn 32, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 142-144

  Carneiro, Everdan ^a   Bramante, Clovis Monteiro ^a   Picoli, Fábio ^a   Letra, Ariadne ^a   Da Silva Neto, Ulisses Xavier ^a   Menezes, Renato ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Apex locator; Root canal length; Tri Auto ZX

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; COMPARATIVE STUDY; DENTAL EQUIPMENT; EVALUATION; HISTOLOGY; HUMAN; INSTRUMENTATION; ODONTOMETRY; REPRODUCIBILITY; TOOTH PULP; TOOTH ROOT;

DENTAL INSTRUMENTS; DENTAL PULP CAVITY; HUMANS; ODONTOMETRY; REPRODUCIBILITY OF RESULTS; TOOTH APEX;

EID: 33644589221     PISSN: 00992399     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2005.10.030     Document Type: Article

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