Changes in periapical radiograph signs before and after root canal treatment for chronic periapical periodontitis
By: Xiaohui Hu and Xiaoli Zhou
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ahem-2026-0002 | Journal eISSN: 1732-2693
Language: English
Page range: 7 - 16
Submitted on: Jul 15, 2025
Accepted on: Feb 2, 2026
Published on: Mar 2, 2026
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