Effect of adhesive volume on the bond strength of bonded complex amalgam restorations

Johnie D Overton1, Richard I Vance

  • 1Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center-MSC 7890, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900, USA. overtonj@uthscsa.edu

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