Health Condition 1: M266- Temporomandibular joint disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Low-level LASER therapy with 660 nm wavelength of LASER: Patients will be irradiated with 660 nm diode LASER, continuous wave, contact mode with 200 mw power, 30 sec on each cm2 area (i
Sponsors
SUBHADEEP PAL
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients clinically diagnosed with TMD as per the latest version of RDC/TMD. Patients willing to participate who have given consent for the study. Patients with blood parameters (CBC, RA Factor and Uric Acid) levels within normal limits.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Subjects with history of orthodontic/prosthodontic treatment. Subjects with history of trauma/surgery of the TMJ. Subjects with history of previous treatment for the same complaint. Subjects with OPG showing degenerative changes in the mandibular condyle e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain score (Numeric Rating Scale- NRS)Timepoint: Baseline, 1 Week, 2 Week, 3 Week, 4 Week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mandibular range of motion (maximum mouth opening, maximum left & right lateral excursion, maximum protrusion)Timepoint: Baseline, 1 Week, 2 Week, 3 Week, 4 Week;Cervical range of motion (maximum flexion, maximum posterior extension, maximum left & right extension, maximum left & right rotation)Timepoint: Baseline, 1 Week, 2 Week, 3 Week, 4 Week;Changes in electromyographic activity of masseter, temporalis, sternocleidomastoid, trapezius muscles (microvolts)Timepoint: Baseline, at the end of 4 Week | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Adit
Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University
Outcome results
None listed