Volumetric analysis of root fillings using spiral computed tomography: An in vitro study

International Endodontic Journal

Volumn 43, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 64-68

  Anbu, R ^a   Nandini, S ^a   Velmurugan, N ^a  

^a MEENAKSHI AMMAL DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL   (India)

Author keywords

Obtura II; Obturation; Percentage of obturated volume; Spiral CT; Three dimensional; Volumetric analysis

Indexed keywords

AH PLUS; EPOXY RESIN; ROOT CANAL FILLING MATERIAL;

ARTICLE; ENDODONTICS; HUMAN; INCISOR; METHODOLOGY; POROSITY; RADIOGRAPHY; SPIRAL COMPUTER ASSISTED TOMOGRAPHY; THREE DIMENSIONAL IMAGING; TOOTH PULP;

DENTAL PULP CAVITY; EPOXY RESINS; HUMANS; IMAGING, THREE-DIMENSIONAL; INCISOR; POROSITY; ROOT CANAL FILLING MATERIALS; ROOT CANAL OBTURATION; ROOT CANAL PREPARATION; TOMOGRAPHY, SPIRAL COMPUTED;

EID: 71949089794     PISSN: 01432885     EISSN: 13652591     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2009.01638.x     Document Type: Article

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