MARPE and SARPE in orthodontics: past developments, current trends, and future perspectives – a bibliometric analysis
By: Mehmet Soybelli
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Language: English
Submitted on: Oct 1, 2025
Accepted on: May 1, 2026
Published on: Oct 16, 2026
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