Low level laser therapy in treatment of TMJ and masticator muscles disease
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A sample of 11 patients showing temporomandibular joint disease,
in one or both sides, was selected. Clinical examinations
were performed on patients to define which side was the most
compromised by the disease. Only the worst side was chosen to
be treated by the laser therapy. The Laser Unit used was a diode
laser (AlGaAs) in which the wavelength was 810 nm (infra-red
spectrum). Irradiations were done in tree points of TMJ, with
22,5 J/cm2; two points in the masseter muscle, with 15 J/cm2;
and tree points in the temporal muscle, with 7,5 J/cm2. All points
were irradiated for 30 seconds. The other side, of lesser complaint
received a sham therapy. Treatment was done during two
weeks, tree irradiation with 48 hours interval in the first week,
and two irradiations with the same interval in the second week.
Patients reported improvement in relation to the level of pain,
mainly after the forth irradiation, and the level of pain decreased
until the last day of treatment. In relation to the degree of mouth
opening, the majority of patients showed a significant increase,
mainly after the fifth day of irradiation.
Como referenciar
EDUARDO, L.R.P.; RIBEIRO, M.S.; DUARTE, M.; ZEZELL, D.M. Low level laser therapy in treatment of TMJ and masticator muscles disease: biometrical and pain evaluation. Brazilian Dental Journal, v. 15, p. 87-87, 2004. Special issue. Disponível em: http://repositorio.ipen.br/handle/123456789/32736. Acesso em: 20 Mar 2026.
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