Evaluation of Root and Canal Systems of Mandibular First Molars in Taiwanese Individuals Using Cone-beam Computed Tomography

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association

Volumn 109, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 303-308

  Huang, Chih Chia ^a   Chang, Ya Chi ^a   Chuang, Meng Che ^a   Lai, Tat Minc ^a   Lai, Juin Yih ^b   Lee, Bor Shiunn ^c   Lin, Chun Pin ^d  

^a CARDINAL TIEN HOSPITAL   (Taiwan)

^b CHUNG YUAN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

^c NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL   (Taiwan)

^d NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

cone beam computed tomography; molar; root canal

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; CHILD; CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY; FEMALE; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; MANDIBLE; MOLAR TOOTH; SCHOOL CHILD; SEX DIFFERENCE; TAIWAN; TOOTH ROOT CANAL;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGE FACTORS; AGED; AGED, 80 AND OVER; ASIAN CONTINENTAL ANCESTRY GROUP; CHILD; CONE-BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY; DENTAL PULP CAVITY; FEMALE; HUMANS; IMAGING, THREE-DIMENSIONAL; INCIDENCE; MALE; MANDIBLE; MIDDLE AGED; MOLAR; ODONTOMETRY; SEX FACTORS; TAIWAN; TOOTH ROOT; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 77952102688     PISSN: None     EISSN: 09296646     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0929-6646(10)60056-3     Document Type: Article

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