Low-level laser therapy in temporomandibular joint disorders: a systematic review

Ahmad, Syed Ansar; Hasan, Shamimul; Saeed, Shazina; Khan, Ateeba; Khan, Munna

doi:10.25122/jml-2020-0169

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“…In this study, a special probe from a laser device was used to perform intra-oral applications. The laser beam used in this study has a wavelength of 810 nm which penetrate further, so used to treat deeper-seated tissues as mentioned by Ahmad et al 73 The goal of this protocol was to reach almost all parts of the TMJ and surrounding muscles, particularly the lateral pterygoid muscle, which was linked to TMJ pain, pain with jaw movement and jaw restriction in patients with anterior disc displacement without reduction as shown in a previous study. 74 Although this study found a significant improvement in the studied aspects of TMD in all three treatment groups over all follow-up periods, a comparative analysis of all variables among groups revealed significant differences.…”

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Efficacy of stabilisation splint and low‐level laser therapy for patients with chronic closed lock from non‐reducible displaced temporo‐mandibular joint discs: A parallel randomised clinical trial

El-Shaheed

Mostafa

Aboelez

2023

J of Oral Rehabilitation

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Background: Stabilisation splint therapy (SST) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) are effective-invasive treatment for temporo-mandibular disorder (TMD) patients.However, the specific efficacy of each therapy in patients with chronic closed lock (CCL) from temporo-mandibular joints (TMJ) disc displacement without reduction (DDwoR) remains unknown. Objectives:The aim of this study was to assess and compare the efficacy of SST and LLLT alone or in combination in patients with CCL from TMJ DDwoR.Methods: This parallel randomised clinical trial included 42 patients who were diagnosed with CCL from TMJ DDwoR. Patients were allocated equally and randomly into three treatment groups: group I received combined SST and LLLT, group II received LLLT and group III received SST. Maximum mouth opening (MMO), visual analogue scale (VAS), muscle and joint palpation scores and time required to achieve normal state were evaluated at baseline, 1, 2, 4 weeks, 3 and 6 months after the intervention.Data were collected and analysed using SPSS software.Results: Regarding MMO and VAS, a statistically significant improvement was found between group I versus group II and versus group III at all evaluation times. Regarding muscle and joint palpation scores, a statistically significant difference was found between group I versus group III, while non-significant difference was found between group I and group II. A statistically significant faster improvement was found in group I versus group III and versus group II. Conclusion:All treatment modalities can be effective in management of CCL from a TMJ DDwoR cases, but the combined SST and LLLT group seems to provide the best and quickest improvement.Clinical trial registration number: NCT05548894.

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Efficacy of stabilisation splint and low‐level laser therapy for patients with chronic closed lock from non‐reducible displaced temporo‐mandibular joint discs: A parallel randomised clinical trial

El-Shaheed

Mostafa

Aboelez

2023

J of Oral Rehabilitation

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“…Moreover, there was a lack of definition of the treatment plan (laser irradiation) in several studies included. Recently, Ahmad et al 60 included 31 LT trials for the treatment of TMD, and the data were pooled according to LT dosage. Their meta-analysis showed a significant difference between the LT and PO groups; however, a high heterogeneity (I 2 = 90%) was exhibited.…”

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Nonpharmacological Interventions for Pain in Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: A Systematic Review

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This systematic review aimed to compare the efficacy of nonpharmacological therapies for painful temporomandibular joint disorders. The protocol was registered on International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) database (CRD42020171364). The search was performed on the electronic databases PubMed, Google Scholar, Clinical Trials, and Web of Science. The eligibility criteria were randomized controlled trials in patients diagnosed with painful temporomandibular joint disorders comparing the pain relief between conventional treatment and nonpharmacological therapies such as acupuncture, physiotherapy, low-level laser, and massage. Fourteen articles were included in this review. At the overall bias of the studies included, 71.42% exhibited some concerns and 28.57% had high risk. The efficacy of nonpharmacological interventions was found to be moderate in the short term and variable in the long term for pain reduction in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders. The evidence pointed out that acupuncture, laser therapy, and physiotherapy are potentially useful interventions for pain relief in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders. However, there is a lack of consistency and short-term follow-up in the studies to determine the lasting of such effect.

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“…Low-level laser therapy uses red or near-infrared light to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote healing of chronic nonspecific low back pain, shoulder tendinopathy, and temporomandibular joint disorders 58–61…”

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Hope for Hypermobility: Part 2—An Integrative Approach to Treating Symptomatic Joint Hypermobility

Daylor¹,

Gensemer²,

Norris³

et al. 2023

Topics in Pain Management

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Low-level laser therapy in temporomandibular joint disorders: a systematic review

Cited by 26 publications

References 56 publications

Efficacy of stabilisation splint and low‐level laser therapy for patients with chronic closed lock from non‐reducible displaced temporo‐mandibular joint discs: A parallel randomised clinical trial

Efficacy of stabilisation splint and low‐level laser therapy for patients with chronic closed lock from non‐reducible displaced temporo‐mandibular joint discs: A parallel randomised clinical trial

Nonpharmacological Interventions for Pain in Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: A Systematic Review

Hope for Hypermobility: Part 2—An Integrative Approach to Treating Symptomatic Joint Hypermobility

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