The Effect of Therapeutic Laser Treatment in Patients With Craniomandibular Disorders.

Autor: Bezuuir, Nico J., Habets, Luc L. M. H., Hansson, Tore L.
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Zdroj: Journal of Craniomandibular Disorders; Spring1988, Vol. 2 Issue 2, p83-86, 4p
Abstrakt: The outcome of this study showed that therapeutic laser treatment was effective in a short time and still stable after one year in patients with an arthrogenous origin of craniomandibular pain. The maximum, mouth opening increased significantly within four days of treatment (P < 0.001). Although unsuccessful pre-laser treatment time through several professions ranged from 6 to 66 months, a total relief of pain was found in 80% of the arthrogenous patients after a mean period of six days. Further studies have to be developed regarding infrared laser therapy in patients with a myogenous origin of pain, and to compare the effect of various durations of exposure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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