Temporomandibular Disorders
Conditions
Keywords
laser,, quality of life,, orofacial pain
Brief summary
The study hypothesis was that the red (600nm) and infrared (800nm) laser therapy have the same efficacy in relieving pain and improving the quality of life of TMD patients
Detailed description
The aim of the present study was to evaluate and compare the efficacy of red (600nm) and infrared (800nm) laser therapy in relieving pain and improving the quality of life of TMD patients.
Interventions
RADIATIONRed laser
On the pain points of muscle, laser was applied (8J/cm ²) with an interval of 48 hours between applications. In the joints with sensitivity, a dose of 4J/cm2 laser was applied with an interval of 48 hours between applications.
RADIATIONInfrared laser
On the pain points of muscle, laser was applied (8J/cm ²) with an interval of 48 hours between applications. In the joints with sensitivity, a dose of 4J/cm2 laser was applied with an interval of 48 hours between applications.
Sponsors
Federal University of São Paulo
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* systemic health; * Temporomandibular Disorder diagnosed by the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders questionnaire (RDC); * pain score ≥ 5 on palpation according to a visual and numerical scale (VNS)
Exclusion criteria
* participants who made frequent use of analgesics, NSAIDs and antidepressants; * patients with previously undergone TMD treatment, or suffered facial trauma
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| pain points of muscle and articulation | 180 days |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life | 180 days |
Countries
Brazil
Outcome results
None listed