Journal of Dentistry
Volume 32, Issue 3 , Pages 247-254 , March 2004

The effect of light-curing modes on the microleakage of cervical resin composite restorations

Received 28 May 2003 ,Revised 9 October 2003 ,Accepted 28 November 2003.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2003.11.005

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 32, Issue 3 , Pages 247-254 , March 2004

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