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Effect of cobalt-60 radiation on response to endodontic therapy in monkeys. [Simulation of effects of prior radiotherapy on subsequent dental therapy response]

Journal Article · · Cancer; (United States)
OSTI ID:6380625
Response of teeth that had received therapeutic doses of Cobalt-60 radiation to endodontic therapy were investigated in three monkeys. The results indicated no appreciable effect of the irradiation on the response to root canal treatment aside from reduction in osteoblastic activity.
Research Organization:
Indiana Univ. School of Dentistry, Indianapolis
OSTI ID:
6380625
Journal Information:
Cancer; (United States), Journal Name: Cancer; (United States) Vol. 42:6; ISSN CANCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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