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Published in: Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics / Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie 4/2012

01-08-2012 | Journal Club

What’s new on the dental scene?

Browsing through the dental literature

Author: Prof. Dr. J.C. Türp

Published in: Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics / Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie | Issue 4/2012

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Background: Apart from the different types of odontalgia (cf. [7]), myalgia of the masticatory muscles is the most prevalent orofacial pain. Various non-invasive therapeutic options that differ considerably in their mechanisms of action are available ([3], summary in [6]). An article by Ambra Michelotti’s renowned working group (University of Naples Federico II), which was recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association (2012;143:47–53) [4], offers interesting new insight into this topic. …
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Title
What’s new on the dental scene?
Browsing through the dental literature
Author
Prof. Dr. J.C. Türp
Publication date
01-08-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics / Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie / Issue 4/2012
Print ISSN: 1434-5293
Electronic ISSN: 1615-6714
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00056-012-0092-1

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