Comparative evaluation of NovaMin desensitizer and Gluma desensitizer on dentinal tubule occlusion: A scanning electron microscopic study

Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science

Volumn 43, Issue 6, 2013, Pages 269-275

  Joshi, Surabhi ^a   Gowda, Ashwini Shivananje ^b   Joshi, Chintan ^a  

^a Karnavati University   (India)

^b MS Ramaiah Dental College   (India)

Author keywords

Dentin sensitivity; Gluma desensitizer; NovaMin; Scanning electron microscopy

Indexed keywords

EID: 84893204928     PISSN: 20932278     EISSN: 20932286     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5051/jpis.2013.43.6.269     Document Type: Article

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