Temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis and lavage
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WITHDRAWN: Arthrocentesis and lavage for treating temporomandibular joint disorders.
BACKGROUND Temporomandibular joint disorders are important oral health problems, reducing the quality of life of sufferers. It has been estimated that approximately 20% to 30% of the adult population will experience temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Arthrocentesis and lavage has been used to treat temporomandibular joint disorders for about 10 years, but the clinical effectiveness of the the...
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عنوان ژورنال: Evidence-Based Dentistry
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1462-0049,1476-5446
DOI: 10.1038/sj.ebd.6400685