ReviewJournal of physical therapy science2015
Analysis of laser therapy and assessment methods in the rehabilitation of temporomandibular disorder: a systematic review of the literature.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 55 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of different energy density low-level laser therapies for temporomandibular joint disorders patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of parallel randomized controlled trials.Lasers in medical science · 2021Pooled it
- Low-Level Laser Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.Pain research & management · 2018Pooled it
- Effects of photobiomodulation and an aerobic exercise on the level of pain and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia.Lasers in medical science · 2024Trial
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- Effect of photobiomodulation therapy on painful temporomandibular disorders.Scientific reports · 2021Trial
- Effects of different photobiomodulation dosimetries on temporomandibular dysfunction: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.Lasers in medical science · 2018Trial
- Early results of low-level laser application for masticatory muscle pain: a double-blind randomized clinical study.BMC oral health · 2015Trial
- Transformative biomechanics and mechanobiology breakthroughs shaping the future of health and medicine.Innovation (Cambridge (Mass.)) · 2026Review
- Shedding light on Brazil's contribution to photobiomodulation research in oral medicine: a bibliometric study.Brazilian oral research · 2025Article
- The Effect of Photobiomodulation on Temporomandibular Pain and Functions in Patients With Temporomandibular Disorders: An Updated Systematic Review of the Current Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of lasers in medical sciences · 2023Review
- Low-level laser and management of common complications after the mandibular third molar surgery: A double-blind randomized clinical trial.Dental research journal · 2023Article
- Infrared thermography assessment of patients with temporomandibular disorders.Dento maxillo facial radiology · 2020Article
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- Photobiomodulation-induced analgesia in experimental temporomandibular disorder involves central inhibition of fractalkine.Lasers in medical science · 2019Article
- Electromyographic evaluation of a low-level laser protocol for the treatment of temporomandibular disorder: a randomized, controlled, blind trial.Journal of physical therapy science · 2017Article
- Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of low-level laser therapy on the postoperative healing process.Journal of physical therapy science · 2015Article
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Abstract
The aim of the present study was to perform a systematic review of the literature on the effects of low-level laser therapy in the treatment of TMD, and to analyze the use of different assessment tools. [Subjects and Methods] Searches were carried out of the BIREME, MEDLINE, PubMed and SciELO electronic databases by two independent researchers for papers published in English and Portuguese using the terms: "temporomandibular joint laser therapy" and "TMJ laser treatment". [Results] Following the application of the eligibility criteria, 11 papers were selected for in-depth analysis. The papers analyzed exhibited considerable methodological differences, especially with regard to the number of sessions, anatomic site and duration of low-level laser therapy irradiation, as well as irradiation parameters, diagnostic criteria and assessment tools. [Conclusion] Further studies are needed, especially randomized clinical trials, to establish the exact dose and ideal parameters for low-level laser therapy and define the best assessment tools in this promising field of research that may benefit individuals with signs and symptoms of TMD.
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