Evaluation of microcurrent electrical nerve stimulation (mens) effectiveness on muscle pain in temporomandibular disorders patients

Journal of Applied Oral Science

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 61-66

  Zuim, Paulo Renato Junqueira ^a   Garcia, Alicio Rosalino ^a   Turcio, Karina Helga Leal ^a   Hamata, Marcelo Matida ^a  

^a SÃO PAULO STATE UNIVERSITY UNESP   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Electric stimulation therapy; Occlusal splints; Temporomandibular joint disorders

Indexed keywords

EID: 33645866183     PISSN: 16787757     EISSN: 16787765     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1590/S1678-77572006000100012     Document Type: Article

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