Comparison of working length determination with radiographs and two electronic apex locators

International Endodontic Journal

Volumn 43, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 16-20

  Vieyra, J P ^a,b   Acosta, J ^c   Mondaca, J M ^c  

^a PMB#1513 ^*  (United States)

^b UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE BAJA CALIFORNIA   (Mexico)

^c Private Practice in Endodontics   (United States)

Author keywords

Apical constriction; Electronic apex locator; Elements diagnostic; Root ZX; Working length determination

Indexed keywords

EID: 71949123901     PISSN: 01432885     EISSN: 13652591     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2009.01620.x     Document Type: Article

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