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Evaluation of Effectiveness of Cleaning of Root Canals using Protaper and K3 Rotary Systems: A SEM Study

K Shashikala, BS Keshava Prasad, Anukriti Tyagi

Citation Information : Shashikala K, Keshava Prasad B, Tyagi A. Evaluation of Effectiveness of Cleaning of Root Canals using Protaper and K3 Rotary Systems: A SEM Study. World J Dent 2015; 6 (1):20-25.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10015-1307

Published Online: 01-12-2016

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2015; The Author(s).


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Tyagi A, Prasad BSK, Shashikala K. Evaluation of Effectiveness of Cleaning of Root Canals using Protaper and K3 Rotary Systems: A Sem Study. World J Dent 2015;6(1):20-25.


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