Soimu G, Netto JNS, Miranda AMMA, Perez DEC, Armada L, Pires FR. Ameloblastomas mimicking apical periodontitis: a case series. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2022 Jul 1;27 (4):e397-402.



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