Journal of Dentistry
Volume 38, Issue 4 , Pages 307-317 , April 2010

The efficacy and safety of articaine versus lignocaine in dental treatments: A meta-analysis

Received 3 August 2009 ,Revised 1 December 2009 ,Accepted 3 December 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2009.12.003

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 38, Issue 4 , Pages 307-317 , April 2010