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Comparative Outcomes of Hyaluronic Acid Versus Platelet-Rich Plasma Infiltrations in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

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|Oct 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/arsm-2025-0008 | Journal eISSN: 1841-4036 | Journal ISSN: 1223-9666
Language: English
Page range: 49 - 58
Published on: Oct 14, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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