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Literature Review

Low Level Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review of the Literature

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Pages 304-312 | Received 11 Jan 2012, Accepted 09 May 2012, Published online: 01 Feb 2014

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