Effect of Nd: YAG laser irradiation to the temporomandibular joint on taste threshold

Effect of Nd: YAG laser irradiation to the temporomandibular joint on taste threshold

Background/purpose: The tissue absorption laser has been clinically applied to alleviate pain in various areas. It is used for pain relief from temporomandibular disease (TMD) in dentistry. Although the facial and trigeminal nerves are distributed around the temporomandibular joint, the effects of l...

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Main Authors: Hiroyasu Yamaguchi, Shiro Suzuki, Satoshi Beppu, Hozumi Watanabe, Satoshi Shirakawa, Akihiro Yashima, Takatoshi Nagano, Mohei Yuasa, Kazuyuki Kobayashi, Kazuhiro Gomi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Dental Sciences
Subjects:
Nd:YAG laser irradiation
Temporomandibular joint
Acupuncture point
The chorda tympani nerve
Taste threshold
Electric taste meter
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