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The Effect of Salvadora Persica Extract (Miswak) and Chlorahexidine Gluconate on Human Dentin: A SEM Study

Khalid Almas

Citation Information : Almas K. The Effect of Salvadora Persica Extract (Miswak) and Chlorahexidine Gluconate on Human Dentin: A SEM Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2002; 3 (3):27-35.

DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-3-3-27

License: CC BY-NC 3.0

Published Online: 01-05-2005

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2002; The Author(s).


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Almas K. The Effect of Salvadora Persica Extract (Miswak) and Chlorhexidine Gluconate on Human Dentin: A SEM Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2002 August;(3)3: 027-035.


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