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Endodontics. An overview.

N Chivian
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The changes that have taken place in endodontic treatment over the past 25 years can be summarized succinctly. Although the methods and materials have changed markedly, the basic principles of asepsis, enlargement, and seal remained unchanged. Predictably successful endodontic treatment is an everyday occurrence in the 1980s. It is a result of understanding the basic principles of treatment, combined with the ability to deliver these services in an orderly, expeditious, and thorough manner. With future advances in research and technology, the elusive goal of 100 per cent success may become a reality in this century.

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AsepsisDental Pulp CavityEndodonticsHumansRoot Canal Filling MaterialsRoot Canal ObturationRoot Canal TherapySterilizationUnited StatesJournal Article

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N Chivian. 1984. Endodontics. An overview.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6594272/

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