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Short-term effects of meteorological factors on the incidence of mumps: A nationwide time-series analysis in Japan.

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Evaluation of Biodentine® and Calcium Hydroxide in the Formation of Dentin Bridge in Deep Carious Lesions.

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Background: Indirect pulp capping is the main treatment modality for reversible pulpitis.

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