Premedication with Low-dose Dextromethorphan Does Not Reduce Pain Following Oral Surgery

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice

Volumn 7, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 167-169

  Gordon, Sharon M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND DENTAL SCHOOL   (United States)

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EID: 37249034715     PISSN: 15323382     EISSN: 15323390     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2007.09.002     Document Type: Note

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