SUMMARY
Background. Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is defined as a set of painful or dysfunctional conditions involving masticatory muscles and the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a non-invasive and non-pharmacological therapy method that can prove to be an alternative treatment and generate benefits for the treatment of TMD-related pain.
Methods. The authors conducted a systematic literature review to assess the effectiveness of photobiomodulation (PBM) in the treatment of TMD. Selection criteria included: 1) studies in human subjects, 2) articles without language restriction, and 3) placebo versus control randomized clinical trials. The review covered articles published over the past five years in the databases PubMed, Cochrane Library, Science Direct, and PEDro. Methodological quality assessment followed the PEDro criteria.
Results. A total of 12 articles were included in the review. In these studies, photobio-modulation reduced myogenic and arthrogenic pain. The predominant sites of appli- cation of PBM were either predetermined or painful areas of the masseter and temporal muscles and the TMJ. The application of infrared spectrum radiation (wavelength ranging from 790 to 905 nm), with low doses of energy per application point (3 to 8 J/ cm2), three times a week for 8 to 12 weeks, showed the best results.
Conclusions. Based on the results of this review, it is risky to draw definitive conclusions about the effectiveness of PBM for the treatment of TMD.
Photobiomodulation in Temporomandibular Dysfunction: a Systematic Review
A. M. Pimentel de França, A. Gonçalves Borges, R. Boff Daitx, R. M. Ferrer, M. Baptista Dohnert, J. L. Q. Durigan
Review, 463-474
Keywords: facial pain, laser therapy., lasers, low intensity light therapy, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders,
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