| Autor: |
De Medeiros, José Suzano, Vieira, Glauco Fioranelli, Nishimura, Priscilla Yumi |
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Photomedicine and Laser Surgery; August 2005, Vol. 23 Issue: 4 p373-376, 4p |
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Objective: The present research studies the effects of AsGaAl (low-intensity laser) on the bite strength of the masseter muscle in order to evaluate the contribution of laser therapy in patients with orofacial pain. Background data: Studies on laser therapy suggest its usefulness in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders. This paper presents the effects of low-intensity laser in the contraction of the masseter muscle in patients with neuromuscular discomfort. Methods: Fifteen patients of both genders, ages 19–29, suffering from pain in the masseter muscle, were exposed to laser application (AsGaAl) applied from a 2-mm distance. Results: All patients showed improvement in muscle contraction strength of about 2.51–3.01 kgf on the right and left masseter muscle. Conclusions: These results suggest that low-level laser application is an effective tool for the treatment of patients with orofacial pain. |
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