Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 93, Issue 2 , Pages 164-170 , February 2005

Long-term survival of endodontically treated molars without crown coverage: A retrospective cohort study

  • Rapeephan Nagasiri, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Rapeephan Nagasiri, Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, 6 Yothi Rd., Rajathawee Phayatai, Bangkok 10400, THAILAND Fax: 662-617 2742
    • ,
  • Somsak Chitmongkolsuk, DDS, Dr Med Dent

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics

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doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.11.001

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 93, Issue 2 , Pages 164-170 , February 2005

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