Do pathologies associated with impacted lower third molars justify prophylactic removal? A critical review of the literature
Open Access
- 10 May 2006
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Elsevier BV in Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology Oral Radiology and Endodontology
- Vol. 102 (4), 448-452
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tripleo.2005.08.015
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