Şitilci AT, Atalay B, Kuşlu T, Onur ÖD. Role of articaine and perineural dexamethasone in prolonging postoperative analgesia in mandibular third molar surgery: A comparative analysis. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2026 May 1;31 (3):e416-22.

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