Low intensity laser therapy in temporomandibular disorder: A phase II double-blind study

Cranio - Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice

Volumn 26, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 274-281

  Carrasco, Thaise Graciele ^a   Mazzetto, Marcelo Oliveira ^a   Mazzetto, Rafaela Galli ^a   Mestriner, Wilson ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO   (Brazil)

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EID: 56149114790     PISSN: 08869634     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1179/crn.2008.037     Document Type: Article

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