Pain and anxiety control in dentistry.
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The management of pain and anxiety form the backbone of contemporary dental practice. The past decades have seen the introduction of a significant number of promising new techniques, drugs and equipment designed to aid the dental professional in the quest for a more pain-free and fear-free dental practice. This paper presents a brief look at these drugs and techniques.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- SAAD digest
دوره 16 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1993