Effects of low-energy laser in the treatment of myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome of the temporo-mandibular joint
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Source
Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 24, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2012), pp.82-86, 5 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Publication Date
2012-09-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
5
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Abstract EN
Background : the aim of this study to evaluate the effectiveness of low-energy 904nm gallium-arsenide laser therapy in myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome of the temporo-mandibular joint.
Materials and methods : Twenty six patients included in this study who complain from myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome of the temporo-mandibular joints.
The patients were randomly divided into two groups.
Group 1 consisted of 13 patients who received non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and muscle relaxant for three weeks, and group 2 consisted of 13 patients who received low-energy laser for three weeks.
Results : the study reveals significant early improvement in laser group in reducing pain severity and muscle tenderness from first week up to the end of the observation period.
Conclusion : low-energy laser had an effect at the trigger points and significantly reducing the pain and muscle tenderness.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abbas, Ali H.. 2012. Effects of low-energy laser in the treatment of myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome of the temporo-mandibular joint. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry،Vol. 24, no. 3, pp.82-86.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-315201
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abbas, Ali H.. Effects of low-energy laser in the treatment of myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome of the temporo-mandibular joint. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry Vol. 24, no. 3 (2012), pp.82-86.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-315201
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abbas, Ali H.. Effects of low-energy laser in the treatment of myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome of the temporo-mandibular joint. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry. 2012. Vol. 24, no. 3, pp.82-86.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-315201
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendices : p. 85-86
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BIM-315201