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ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Evaluation of the Low-Level Laser Therapy in Pain, Bite Force, and Mouth Opening Following Midfacial Trauma.

Mateus Diego Pavelski, Maicon Douglas Pavelski, Luana Ferreira Oliveira, Helio Doyle Pereira da Silva, Lucio Frigo, Osvaldo Magro-Filho

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Article in Life (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Mateus Diego PavelskiSchool of Dentistry, São Paulo State University, Araçatuba 16015-050, Brazil.
Maicon Douglas PavelskiSchool of Dentistry, São Paulo State University, Araçatuba 16015-050, Brazil.
Luana Ferreira OliveiraSchool of Dentistry, São Paulo State University, Araçatuba 16015-050, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-6478-7119
Helio Doyle Pereira da SilvaGuarulhos University, Guarulhos 07023-070, Brazil.
Lucio FrigoGuarulhos University, Guarulhos 07023-070, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-9131-1071
Osvaldo Magro-FilhoSchool of Dentistry, São Paulo State University, Araçatuba 16015-050, Brazil.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is known for its biostimulant properties, which can reduce inflammation and promote tissue regeneration. The present study is randomized, blinded, and placebo-controlled and aims to investigate the role of LLLT in the postoperative recovery of facial fractures. Patients with fractures of the zygomatic bone are selected and divided into two groups: low-level laser and red placebo light. The patients are evaluated for bite force, pain, mouth opening, and paresthesia in the pre-operatory day, on days 1, 2, 7, and 14. The trismus data demonstrated better results in the laser with a significant difference in the periods 7 and 14 days, with

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low-level light therapymaxillofacial injuriespain managementzygomatic fractures

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PMID39768334
PMCPMC11677420

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