Journal of Dentistry
Volume 35, Issue 3 , Pages 259-267 , March 2007

The efficacy of acupuncture in the treatment of temporomandibular joint myofascial pain: A randomised controlled trial

Received 6 March 2006 ,Revised 5 September 2006 ,Accepted 10 September 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2006.09.004

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 35, Issue 3 , Pages 259-267 , March 2007

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