Evaluation of the root and canal morphology of mandibular first permanent molars in a western chinese population by cone-beam computed tomography

Journal of Endodontics

Volumn 36, Issue 11, 2010, Pages 1786-1789

  Wang, Yao ^a   Zheng, Qing Hua ^a   Zhou, Xue Dong ^b   Tang, Lu ^a   Wang, Qian ^a   Zheng, Guang Ning ^b   Huang, Ding Ming ^b  

^a SICHUAN UNIVERSITY   (China)

^b SICHUAN UNIVERSITY   (China)

Author keywords

Cone beam computed tomography; mandibular first molar; root and canal anatomy

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; CHILD; CHINA; COMPARATIVE STUDY; CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY; ETHNIC GROUP; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; MANDIBLE; METHODOLOGY; MIDDLE AGED; MOLAR TOOTH; ODONTOMETRY; RADIOGRAPHY; SEX DIFFERENCE; TOOTH PULP; TOOTH ROOT;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGED; CHILD; CHINA; CONE-BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY; DENTAL PULP; DENTAL PULP CAVITY; ETHNIC GROUPS; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MANDIBLE; MIDDLE AGED; MOLAR; ODONTOMETRY; SEX FACTORS; TOOTH APEX; TOOTH ROOT; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 77958017879     PISSN: 00992399     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2010.08.016     Document Type: Article

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