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Efficacy of low-power laser therapy in treatment of painful arthrosynovitis of temporomandibular joint

  

  • Received:2014-06-16 Revised:2014-08-26 Online:2015-01-28 Published:2015-01-28

Abstract: Objective To evaluate the effect of low-power laser therapy in treatment of painful arthrosynovitis of temporomandibular joint. Methods 60 patients with arthrosynovitis of temporomandibular joint were randomized into three groups:low-power laser therapy,ultrashort wave and fomentation therapy.Scores of pain visual analog scale,the maximum of mandible open and protrusive position were recorded and analyzed. Results Pain of all patients was relieved after treatment in three groups.The effects of low-power laser,ultrashort wave therapies were better than that of fomentation therapy. Conclusion Low-power laser therapy is a reliable clinical treatment for painful arthrosynovitis of temporomandibular joint.

Key words: [Key words]: low-power laser therapy, arthrosynovitis of temporomandibular joint, pain

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