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The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice
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Evaluation of the applicability of Temporomandibular Opening Index in Turkish Children With and Without Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Saziye SariDept. of Pediatric DentistryFaculty of Dentistry, University of Suleyman Demirel, Eastern Campus of SDU, Cunur, Isparta, Turkey, E-mail: [email protected]View further author information
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Cigdem KucukesmenDept. of Pediatric DentistryFaculty of Dentistry, University of Suleyman Demirel, Eastern Campus of SDU, Cunur, Isparta, Turkey, E-mail: [email protected]View further author information
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Hayriye SonmezDept. of Pediatric DentistryFaculty of Dentistry, University of Suleyman Demirel, Eastern Campus of SDU, Cunur, Isparta, Turkey, E-mail: [email protected]View further author information
Pages 197-201 | Received 13 Feb 2007, Accepted 14 Nov 2007, Published online: 01 Feb 2014

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