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Photomed Laser Surg. 2005 Aug;23(4):373-6.

Laser application effects on the bite strength of the masseter

muscle, as an orofacial pain treatment.

De Medeiros JS, Vieira GF, Nishimura PY.

Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Sao

o, University of Sao o, Sao o, Brazil.

Objective: The present research studies the effects of AsGaAl (low-

intensity laser) on the bite strength of the masseter muscle in order

to evaluate the contribution of laser therapy in patients with

orofacial pain.

Background data: Studies on laser therapy suggest its usefulness in

the treatment of temporomandibular disorders. This paper presents the

effects of low-intensity laser in the contraction of the masseter

muscle in patients with neuromuscular discomfort.

Methods: Fifteen patients of both genders, ages 19-29, suffering from

pain in the masseter muscle, were exposed to laser application

(AsGaAl) applied from a 2-mm distance.

Results: All patients showed improvement in muscle contraction

strength of about 2.51-3.01 kgf on the right and left masseter

muscle.

Conclusions: These results suggest that low-level laser application

is an effective tool for the treatment of patients with orofacial

pain.

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