Recent Advancements in Oral Submucous Fibrosis Management: an Overview
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عنوان ژورنال: Bangladesh Journal of Dental Research & Education
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2308-9733,2225-9015
DOI: 10.3329/bjdre.v4i2.20256