Journal of Dentistry
Volume 35, Issue 1 , Pages 59-67 , January 2007

Penetration ability and microleakage of a fissure sealant applied on artificial and natural enamel fissure caries

  • Paula Celiberti

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to: R. Maranhão 982 apt 162, São Caetano do Sul–SP 09541-001, Brazil. Tel.: +55 11 42241740; fax: +55 11 42241740.
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  • Adrian Lussi

Received 5 October 2005 ,Revised 10 April 2006 ,Accepted 18 April 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2006.04.007

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 35, Issue 1 , Pages 59-67 , January 2007

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