Guest guest Posted September 9, 2005 Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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