Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 2, Issue 4 , Pages 277-278 , December 2002

Subgingival application of a doxycycline-containing gel slightly adds to the clinical benefits of scaling and root planing

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Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 2, Issue 4 , Pages 277-278 , December 2002

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