Asymmetric activation of temporalis, masseter, and sternocleidomastoid muscles in temporomandibular disorder patients

Cranio - Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice

Volumn 26, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 59-64

  Ries, Lilian Gerdi Kittel ^a,b   Alves, Marcelo Correa ^c   Bérzin, Fausto ^c  

^a Santa Catalina State Development University ^*  (Brazil)

^b Santa Catalina State Development University

^c UNIVERSITY OF CAMPINAS   (Brazil)

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EID: 38949207502     PISSN: 08869634     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1179/crn.2008.008     Document Type: Article

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