Temporomandibular disorders and the application of laser therapy

Authors

  • Ileana Bárbara Grau León Facultad de Estomatología de La Habana
  • Soraya Almagro Facultad de Estomatología de La Habana
  • Rogelio Cabo García Facultad de Estomatología de La Habana

Keywords:

temporomandibular disorders, laser therapy, painful intensity

Abstract

Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) are a world health problem. Epidemiological studies indicate that over 50% of population has suffered some kind of sign and sympton caused by this pathology like joint sounds, joint pain and restricted movement. The study group was composed by 40 patients of both sexes and over 20 years of age that had come to the dental service of the Faculty of Dentistry in Havana province because of their temporomandibular joint (TMD) disorders. Clinical examination and questionnaires helped to make the final diagnosis. For data collection, a form was devised to evaluate the effectiveness of low intensity laser on TMD treatment and also pain intensity before and after treatment with laser and with drugs as well as to determine the number of required applications until total or partial pain relief, and the most affected muscle. The sample was divided into two groups; one received drug therapy and the other laser therapy. Upon completion of treatment, the patients were assessed and referred to TMD consultation service for the final treatment. The results yielded that the percentage of patients in the laser therapy-treated group who experienced total pain relief was higher than that of the drug therapy group.

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Published

2007-07-14

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Grau León IB, Almagro S, Cabo García R. Temporomandibular disorders and the application of laser therapy. Rev Cubana Estomatol [Internet]. 2007 Jul. 14 [cited 2025 Mar. 14];44(3):45-52. Available from: https://revestomatologia.sld.cu/index.php/est/article/view/2540

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 3 (2007): JUL- SEP

Section

Research Article

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