Effectiveness of plaque control with novel pediatric oral hygiene need station (modified oral irrigation device) as compared with manual brushing and flossing: Randomized controlled pilot trial
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عنوان ژورنال: Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
سال: 2018
ISSN: 0976-237X
DOI: 10.4103/ccd.ccd_749_17