Low-Level Laser Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
Joint Authors
Xu, Gang-Zhu
Jia, Jie
Jin, Lin
Li, Jia-Heng
Wang, Zhan-Yue
Cao, Dong-Yuan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-05-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
We systematically reviewed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) versus placebo in patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
Methods.
A systematic search of multiple online sources electronic databases was undertaken.
The methodological quality of each included study was assessed using the modified Jadad scale, and the quality of evidence was evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system.
Results.
A total of 31 RCTs were included.
Total modified Jadad scale scores showed that the methodological quality was high in 30 studies and low in 1 study.
Combining data from all clinically heterogeneous studies revealed positive effects of LLLT on pain relief, regardless of the visual analogue scale (VAS) score or the change of VAS score between the baseline and the final follow-up time point, while dosage analyses showed discrepant results about the effects of high or low doses for patients with TMD.
Follow-up analyses showed that LLLT significantly reduced pain at the short-term follow-up.
Temporomandibular joint function outcomes indicated that the overall effect favored LLLT over placebo.
Conclusion.
This systematic review suggests that LLLT effectively relieves pain and improves functional outcomes in patients with TMD.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Xu, Gang-Zhu& Jia, Jie& Jin, Lin& Li, Jia-Heng& Wang, Zhan-Yue& Cao, Dong-Yuan. 2018. Low-Level Laser Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. Pain Research and Management،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1212563
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Xu, Gang-Zhu…[et al.]. Low-Level Laser Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. Pain Research and Management No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-13.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Xu, Gang-Zhu& Jia, Jie& Jin, Lin& Li, Jia-Heng& Wang, Zhan-Yue& Cao, Dong-Yuan. Low-Level Laser Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. Pain Research and Management. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1212563
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1212563