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SR. Lecturer, MDS, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, 2SR. Lect, MDS, Department of Public Health Dentistry,
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Correspondence: Ms. Aditi Jain, MDS, Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Maitri College of Dentistry and
Research Center, Anjora(Durg)Chhattisgarh.
How to cite this article: Jain A, Motghare V. Hemisection: A Conservative Management of Periodontally Involved Molar
Tooth in a Young Patient. J Adv Res Dent Oral Health 2017; 2(1&2): 9-11.
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