Treatment of Xerostomia in Prosthetic Patients Using Local Acupuncture Points on the Face
Wendy C Wang, Siriporn Vachiramon, Amornpong Vachiramon, Tharin Vachiramon
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Wang WC, Vachiramon S, Vachiramon A, Vachiramon T. Treatment of Xerostomia in Prosthetic Patients Using Local Acupuncture Points on the Face. J Contemp Dent Pract 2004; 5 (4):133-138.
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