Mendes MLT, do Nascimento-Júnior EM, Reinheimer DM, Martins-Filho PRS. Efficacy of proteolytic enzyme bromelain on health outcomes after third molar surgery. Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2019 Jan 1;24 (1):e61-9.  

 

 

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