Journal of Dentistry
Volume 36, Issue 6 , Pages 387-391 , June 2008

Microhardness of dentine in primary teeth after topical fluoride applications

Received 28 October 2007 ,Revised 10 February 2008 ,Accepted 11 February 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2008.02.013

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 36, Issue 6 , Pages 387-391 , June 2008

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