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Low Level Laser Effects On Pain to Palpation and Electromyographic Activity in TMD Patients: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study

Giovana Cherubini VenezianDept. of OdontologyRestoration, Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café, s/n°, Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil, CEP14040-904, E-mail: [email protected]View further author information
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Marco Antônio Moreira Rodrigues da SilvaDept. of OdontologyRestoration, Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café, s/n°, Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil, CEP14040-904, E-mail: [email protected]View further author information
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Rafaela Galli MazzettoDept. of OdontologyRestoration, Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café, s/n°, Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil, CEP14040-904, E-mail: [email protected]View further author information
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Marcelo Oliveira MazzettoDept. of OdontologyRestoration, Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida do Café, s/n°, Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil, CEP14040-904, E-mail: [email protected]View further author information
Pages 84-91 | Received 03 Dec 2008, Accepted 27 Jul 2009, Published online: 01 Feb 2014

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