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Specimens were prepared and tested according to the methods of the International Standards Organization (ISO 22112:2005) using a special assembly .
Specimens were prepared and tested according to the methods of the Inter
Specimens were prepared and tested according to the methods described in American National Standard/American Dental Association Specification No.15�...
national Standards Organization (ISO 22112:2005) using a special assembly.
May 12, 2011 ... Specimens were prepared and tested according to the methods of the International Standards Organization (ISO 22112:2005) using a special�...