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Endodontics

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This chapter deals with the subject of root canal treatment (or endodontics, in present day nomenclature), but it is impossible to cover in full detail every aspect of this ever-expanding subject in the available space.

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  1. Department of Conservative Dental Surgery, University College Dental School, London, UK

    J. J. Messing B.D.S. (Durham), F.D.S.R.C.S. (Eng.) (Reader and Honorary Consultant)

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Messing, J.J., Ray, G.E. (1982). Endodontics. In: Operative Dental Surgery. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-86078-4_25

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