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Evaluation of efficacy of a pulse oximeter to assess pulp vitality

Mohammed Sadique1, S V Ravi1, Kunjamma Thomas1

  • 1Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Kunhitharuvai Memorial Charitable Trust Dental College, Manassery, Calicut, Kerala, India.

Journal of International Oral Health : JIOH
|August 2, 2014
PubMed
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Oxygen saturationpulse oximetervitality tests

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