Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Volume 105, Issue 2 , Pages 139-146 , 2006

Comparison of the Gow-Gates Mandibular Block and Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Using a Standardized Protocol

Received 10 March 2005 ,Revised 6 April 2005 ,Accepted 7 June 2005.

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PII: S0929-6646(09)60335-1

doi: 10.1016/S0929-6646(09)60335-1

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Volume 105, Issue 2 , Pages 139-146 , 2006

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