Journal of Dentistry
Volume 36, Issue 8 , Pages 643-650 , August 2008

Effects of halogen light irradiation variables (tip diameter, irradiance, irradiation protocol) on flexural strength properties of resin-based composites

Received 15 August 2007 ,Revised 23 April 2008 ,Accepted 24 April 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2008.04.019

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 36, Issue 8 , Pages 643-650 , August 2008

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