The radix entomolaris in mandibular first molars: An endodontic challenge

International Endodontic Journal

Volumn 37, Issue 11, 2004, Pages 789-799

  De Moor, R J G ^a   Deroose, C A J G ^a   Calberson, F L G ^a  

^a GHENT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL   (Belgium)

Author keywords

Anatomical variations; Endodontic treatment; Mandibular first molar; Radix entomolaris

Indexed keywords

AFRICA; ASIA; CAUCASIAN; ENDODONTICS; HUMAN; INCIDENCE; MANDIBLE; MOLAR TOOTH; PREVALENCE; REVIEW; TOOTH RADIOGRAPHY; TOOTH ROOT; TOOTH ROOT CANAL;

ADULT; CONTINENTAL POPULATION GROUPS; DENTAL PULP CAVITY; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MANDIBLE; MIDDLE AGED; MOLAR; ROOT CANAL THERAPY; TOOTH ROOT;

EID: 7744220524     PISSN: 01432885     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2004.00870.x     Document Type: Review

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