Evaluation of the efficacy of low-level laser therapy in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders: a randomized clinical trial/Avaliacao da eficacia do laser de baixa intensidade no tratamento das disfuncoes temporo-mandibular: estudo clinico randomizado

Purpose: the effectiveness of lasertherapy in the treatment o temporomandibular of pain with temporomandibular disorders.Method: it consisted of a randomized clinical trial divided into two groups: Group 1: AsGaAl laser; Group 2: InGaAIP laser, 20 patients between 19 and 35 years old, diagnosed with...

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Published in:Revista CEFAC 2013-11, Vol.15 (6), p.1601
Main Authors: Catao, Maria Helena Chaves de Vasconcelos, de Oliveira, Polyana Sarmento, Costa, Roniery de Oliveira, Carneiro, Vanda Sanderana Macedo
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
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Clinical trials
Health aspects
Laser surgery
Lasers
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Summary:Purpose: the effectiveness of lasertherapy in the treatment o temporomandibular of pain with temporomandibular disorders.Method: it consisted of a randomized clinical trial divided into two groups: Group 1: AsGaAl laser; Group 2: InGaAIP laser, 20 patients between 19 and 35 years old, diagnosed with signs and symptoms of TMD. Patients had the range of motion for maximum mouth opening and laterality registered at the beginning and at the end of the laser treatment. Laser was applied in four pre-auricular points three times a week during a month, in a total of 12 sessions to each patient. The patients' pain was noted based on the use of visual analogue scale (VAS) and also by physical examination of the pain points. Results: there was a significant reduction (p
ISSN:1516-1846
DOI:10.1590/S1516-18462013005000052