Journal of Dentistry
Volume 34, Issue 7 , Pages 460-466 , August 2006

Comparison of quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) and digital imaging applied for the detection and quantification of staining and stain removal on teeth

Received 26 August 2005 ,Revised 26 October 2005 ,Accepted 31 October 2005.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2005.10.006

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 34, Issue 7 , Pages 460-466 , August 2006

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