Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 48-52 , March 2006

Current Evidence Providing Clarity in Management of Temporomandibular Disorders: Summary of a Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials for Intra-oral Appliances and Occlusal Therapies

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doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2005.12.020

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 48-52 , March 2006

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