Abstract | OBJECTIVE: The present research studies the effects of AsGaAl (low-intensity laser) on the bite strength of the masseter muscle in order to evaluate the contribution of laser therapy in patients with orofacial pain. BACKGROUND DATA: Studies on laser therapy suggest its usefulness in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders. This paper presents the effects of low-intensity laser in the contraction of the masseter muscle in patients with neuromuscular discomfort. METHODS: Fifteen patients of both genders, ages 19-29, suffering from pain in the masseter muscle, were exposed to laser application (AsGaAl) applied from a 2-mm distance. RESULTS: All patients showed improvement in muscle contraction strength of about 2.51-3.01 kgf on the right and left masseter muscle. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that low-level laser application is an effective tool for the treatment of patients with orofacial pain.
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Authors | José Suzano de Medeiros, Glauco Fioranelli Vieira, Priscilla Yumi Nishimura |
Journal | Photomedicine and laser surgery
(Photomed Laser Surg)
Vol. 23
Issue 4
Pg. 373-6
(Aug 2005)
ISSN: 1549-5418 [Print] United States |
PMID | 16144479
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Bites and Stings
(physiopathology)
- Facial Pain
(therapy)
- Female
- Humans
- Low-Level Light Therapy
(methods)
- Male
- Masseter Muscle
(physiopathology, radiation effects)
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