Effect of low-level laser therapy on pain levels in patients with temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are characterized by the presence of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and/or masticatory muscle pain and dysfunction. Low-level laser is presented as an adjuvant therapeutic modality for the treatment of TMD, especially when the presence of inflammatory pain is suspect...

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Main Authors: Mila Leite de Moraes Maia, Leonardo Rigoldi Bonjardim, Jullyana de Souza Siqueira Quintans, Maria Amália Gonzaga Ribeiro, Luiz Guilherme Martins Maia, Paulo César Rodrigues Conti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2012-12-01
Series:Journal of Applied Oral Science
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-77572012000600002