Smear layer removal by EDTA, citric acid, and maleic acid under five irrigant delivery and activation protocols: an ex vivo scanning electron microscopy study.
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- 10.3389/fdmed.2026.1982158
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@article{allodium:10.3389/fdmed.2026.1982158,
title = {Smear layer removal by EDTA, citric acid, and maleic acid under five irrigant delivery and activation protocols: an ex vivo scanning electron microscopy study.},
author = {Hernández-Hernández E and Mena-Alvarez J},
year = {2026},
journal = {Frontiers in dental medicine},
doi = {10.3389/fdmed.2026.1982158},
url = {https://doi.org/10.3389/fdmed.2026.1982158}
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TY - JOUR TI - Smear layer removal by EDTA, citric acid, and maleic acid under five irrigant delivery and activation protocols: an ex vivo scanning electron microscopy study. AU - Hernández-Hernández E AU - Mena-Alvarez J PY - 2026 JO - Frontiers in dental medicine DO - 10.3389/fdmed.2026.1982158 UR - https://doi.org/10.3389/fdmed.2026.1982158 ER -
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E, H., & J, M. (2026). Smear layer removal by EDTA, citric acid, and maleic acid under five irrigant delivery and activation protocols: an ex vivo scanning electron microscopy study.. Frontiers in dental medicine. https://doi.org/10.3389/fdmed.2026.1982158
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