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Immunological Profile of Periapical and Periodontal Lesions: Current Concepts in the Role of T Cells

KV Arun, Deepavalli Arumuga Nainar, Swarna Alamelu

Citation Information : Arun K, Nainar DA, Alamelu S. Immunological Profile of Periapical and Periodontal Lesions: Current Concepts in the Role of T Cells. J Oper Dent Endod 2016; 1 (2):70-75.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10047-0015

Published Online: 01-06-2017

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2016; The Author(s).


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Nainar DA, Alamelu S, Arun KV, Rajasekaran M. Immunological Profile of Periapical and Periodontal Lesions: Current Concepts in the Role of T Cells. J Oper Dent Endod 2016;1(2):70-75.


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