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

International Endodontic Journal

Volumn 44, Issue 6, 2011, Pages 510-518

  Vieyra, J P ^a   Acosta, J ^b  

^a UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE BAJA CALIFORNIA   (Mexico)

^b Private Practice   (Mexico)

Author keywords

Apical constriction; Electronic apex locator; Working length determination

Indexed keywords

EID: 79953276825     PISSN: 01432885     EISSN: 13652591     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2011.01855.x     Document Type: Article

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