Comparative efficacy of low-Level laser and TENS in the symptomatic relief of temporomandibular joint disorders: A randomized clinical trial
Author(s) -
Deepika Chellappa,
Manigandan Thirupathy
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_735_18
Subject(s) - medicine , temporomandibular joint , masticatory force , range of motion , randomized controlled trial , transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation , clinical trial , etiology , laser therapy , low level laser therapy , clinical significance , physical therapy , dentistry , surgery , laser , pathology , alternative medicine , physics , optics
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) comprise a number of signs and symptoms affecting the masticatory muscles, temporomandibular joint (TMJ), or both. Because of the multifactorial etiology of such problems, the treatment usually involves more than one modality.
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