Effect of Lengthy Root Canal Therapy Sessions on Temporomandibular Joint and Masticatory Muscles

Background and aims. Trauma is one of the major factors associated with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). These disorders result from macro-trauma or micro-trauma. Macro-trauma might be iatrogenic; for example, from intubation procedures, third molar extraction procedures, and lengthy denta...

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Main Authors: Safoora Sahebi, Fariborz Moazami, Masoomeh Afsa, Mohammad Reza Nabavi Zade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2010-09-01
Series:Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects
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Online Access:http://dentistry.tbzmed.ac.ir/joddd/index.php/joddd/article/view/196/159