Open AccessPhotobiomodulation Therapy for Myofascial Pain in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: A Double-Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial
Author(s) -
Mohammed Nadershah,
Hala M. Abdel-Alim,
Amr Bayoumi,
Ahmed M Jan,
Ali Elatrouni,
Fatima M. Jadu
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery/journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.293
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0974-942X
pISSN - 0972-8279
DOI - 10.1007/s12663-019-01222-z
Subject(s) - medicine , temporomandibular joint , visual analogue scale , myofascial pain , masticatory force , physical therapy , randomized controlled trial , etiology , research diagnostic criteria , clinical trial , oral and maxillofacial surgery , myofascial pain syndrome , otorhinolaryngology , chronic pain , dentistry , surgery , pathology , alternative medicine
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a complex process that affects the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The multifactorial process is of unknown etiology and has many manifestations and thus many management options. Photobiomodulation therapy has been suggested for management of TMD, despite the lack of understanding of its exact mechanism. The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of photobiomodulation in the treatment of myofascial type TMD.