Comparative evaluation of push-out bond strength and mode of failure of three different obturating materials: An in

Bharath Makonahalli Jaganath1, Sandeep Rudranaik1, Sahadev Chickmagarvalli Krishnegowda1

  • 1Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital, Hasan, Karnataka, India.

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